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Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue reliable? We analysed 1,631 real MOT tests across 711 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,631 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.1%
Typical Mileage
30,829mi
Annual Mileage
8,542mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue.

Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.1%
2022
89.3%
2020

Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4

Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,985 mi/yr
Typical
8,542 mi/yr
Average
9,894 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,520 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 430 92.1% 19,702 25,527 34,074
2020 1,148 89.3% 23,661 33,010 45,004

How Long Does a Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue Last?

Based on 711 Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,829 mi
75th Percentile
42,366 mi
95th Percentile
64,263 mi
Max Recorded
141,836 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

92.1% MOT pass rate from 430 tests

Year to avoid
2020

89.3% MOT pass rate from 1,148 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.1% across 430 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue THIS CAR 90.1% 1,631 30,829 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Lotus Evora 89.8% 2,775 19,439 mi 17 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue?

The Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 1,631 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue owner drives around 8,542 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue reliable?
Based on 1,631 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue has a 90.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue does around 8,542 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue is 2022 with a 92.1% pass rate across 430 tests.