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

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto reliable? We analysed 274 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 274 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
98.5%
Typical Mileage
49,226mi
Annual Mileage
8,828mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto 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 TDCI Auto.

Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,850 mi/yr
Typical
8,828 mi/yr
Average
9,535 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,991 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
49,226 mi
75th Percentile
62,454 mi
95th Percentile
91,247 mi
Max Recorded
133,393 mi

How Does the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto 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 TDCI Auto THIS CAR 98.5% 274 49,226 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 Golf GTI (115 Bhp) 73.8% 454 123,073 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto?

The Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 98.5% across 274 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto owner drives around 8,828 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 TDCI Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto reliable?
Based on 274 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto has a 98.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto does around 8,828 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto?
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.