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

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line First Edition reliable? We analysed 3,447 real MOT tests across 962 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,447 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.7%
Typical Mileage
28,690mi
Annual Mileage
7,042mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line First 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 First Edition.

Ford Kuga St-line First Edition Number Plates

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

Ford Kuga St-line First Edition MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

86.7%
2021
88.7%
2020

Ford Kuga St-line First Edition Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11

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

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

Low usage
4,872 mi/yr
Typical
7,042 mi/yr
Average
7,773 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,830 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line First 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 First Edition year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 98 86.7% 21,910 28,221 37,424
2020 3,279 88.7% 20,748 28,489 38,160

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

Based on 962 Ford Kuga St-line First Edition vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Kuga St-line First Edition Mileage Distribution

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

Median
28,690 mi
75th Percentile
38,264 mi
95th Percentile
55,378 mi
Max Recorded
147,867 mi

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

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

Best year
2020

88.7% MOT pass rate from 3,279 tests

Year to avoid
2021

86.7% MOT pass rate from 98 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line First Edition is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.7% across 3,279 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — 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 First 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 First Edition THIS CAR 88.7% 3,447 28,690 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
Volvo XC90 + B5 MHEV AWD Auto 88.7% 3,140 32,807 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 Edition outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Ford Kuga St-line First Edition has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 3,447 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 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 First Edition owner drives around 7,042 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 Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line First Edition reliable?
Based on 3,447 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line First Edition has a 88.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line First Edition?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line First Edition do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line First Edition does around 7,042 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line First Edition last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-line First 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 First Edition?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line First Edition is 2020 with a 88.7% pass rate across 3,279 tests.