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

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line Edition reliable? We analysed 6,126 real MOT tests across 3,040 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 6,126 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.0%
Typical Mileage
25,412mi
Annual Mileage
6,888mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line Edition 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 Edition.

Ford Kuga St-line Edition Number Plates

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

Ford Kuga St-line Edition MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

93.8%
2023
92.4%
2022
91.5%
2021
88.9%
2020

Ford Kuga St-line Edition Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16

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

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

Low usage
4,604 mi/yr
Typical
6,888 mi/yr
Average
7,762 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,474 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line Edition MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 729 93.8% 13,980 20,918 29,471
2022 1,520 92.4% 17,213 23,426 30,924
2021 3,346 91.5% 19,019 26,352 35,384
2020 307 88.9% 21,742 29,053 38,926

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

Based on 3,040 Ford Kuga St-line Edition vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Kuga St-line Edition Mileage Distribution

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

Median
25,412 mi
75th Percentile
34,156 mi
95th Percentile
50,273 mi
Max Recorded
268,001 mi

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

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

Best year
2023

93.8% MOT pass rate from 729 tests

Year to avoid
2020

88.9% MOT pass rate from 307 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line Edition is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.8% across 729 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.9% — 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 Edition 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 Edition THIS CAR 92.0% 6,126 25,412 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
Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV A 90.4% 2,907 36,351 mi — yrs

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

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

The Ford Kuga St-line Edition has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 6,126 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 Edition 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 Edition owner drives around 6,888 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 Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line Edition reliable?
Based on 6,126 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line Edition has a 92.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line Edition?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line Edition do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line Edition does around 6,888 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line Edition last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-line Edition?
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 Edition?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line Edition is 2023 with a 93.8% pass rate across 729 tests.