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Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,386 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,386 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and body & structure.
90%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 68% of peers
+4.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,386 tests · fleet 85%
90%
Where the Kuga ST-Line First Edition fails
Suspension100
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on suspension, body & structure, emissions & leaks.
Share of 4 to 7 years Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 68% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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