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

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT reliable? We analysed 9,286 real MOT tests across 5,365 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 9,286 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.8%
Typical Mileage
31,384mi
Annual Mileage
8,032mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT 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 PHEV CVT.

Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT Number Plates

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

Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.6%
2023
93.7%
2022
90.2%
2021
91.7%
2020

Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126

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

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

Low usage
5,321 mi/yr
Typical
8,032 mi/yr
Average
9,399 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,771 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 716 91.6% 22,776 34,366 49,742
2022 3,634 93.7% 19,908 28,781 42,081
2021 4,005 90.2% 23,087 33,084 46,543
2020 627 91.7% 19,978 31,063 43,466

How Long Does a Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT Last?

Based on 5,365 Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT Mileage Distribution

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

Median
31,384 mi
75th Percentile
45,321 mi
95th Percentile
77,120 mi
Max Recorded
540,986 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT

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

Best year
2022

93.7% MOT pass rate from 3,634 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.2% MOT pass rate from 4,005 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.7% across 3,634 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.2% — 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 PHEV CVT 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 PHEV CVT THIS CAR 91.8% 9,286 31,384 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
Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K6 87.4% 8,842 14,360 mi 21 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT?

The Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 9,286 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 PHEV CVT 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 PHEV CVT owner drives around 8,032 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 PHEV CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT reliable?
Based on 9,286 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT has a 91.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT does around 8,032 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT?
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 PHEV CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line PHEV CVT is 2022 with a 93.7% pass rate across 3,634 tests.