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Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A reliable? We analysed 912 real MOT tests across 264 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 912 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.6%
Typical Mileage
30,199mi
Annual Mileage
7,794mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A 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 First ED E-blue A.

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A Number Plates

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

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

90.8%
2020

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,547 mi/yr
Typical
7,794 mi/yr
Average
8,912 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,779 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 893 90.8% 21,935 30,054 39,022

How Long Does a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A Last?

Based on 264 Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
30,199 mi
75th Percentile
39,025 mi
95th Percentile
56,853 mi
Max Recorded
101,279 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A

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

Best year
2020

90.8% MOT pass rate from 893 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 893 tests.

How Does the Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A 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 First ED E-blue A THIS CAR 90.6% 912 30,199 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
Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 84.6% 1,641 65,888 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A?

The Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 912 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 First ED E-blue A 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 First ED E-blue A owner drives around 7,794 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 First ED E-blue A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A reliable?
Based on 912 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A has a 90.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A does around 7,794 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A?
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 First ED E-blue A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue A is 2020 with a 90.8% pass rate across 893 tests.