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

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT reliable? We analysed 13,315 real MOT tests across 8,013 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 13,315 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.7%
Typical Mileage
30,068mi
Annual Mileage
8,055mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line X ED 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 X ED PHEV CVT.

Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT Number Plates

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

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

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

93.3%
2023
92.7%
2022
89.7%
2021

Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125

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

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga St-line X ED 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
5,482 mi/yr
Typical
8,055 mi/yr
Average
9,503 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,423 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line X ED 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 X ED PHEV CVT year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 593 93.3% 19,849 30,105 42,801
2022 8,206 92.7% 20,410 28,313 38,899
2021 4,230 89.7% 24,031 33,573 48,082

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

Based on 8,013 Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT Mileage Distribution

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

Median
30,068 mi
75th Percentile
42,031 mi
95th Percentile
75,200 mi
Max Recorded
565,442 mi

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

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

Best year
2023

93.3% MOT pass rate from 593 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.7% MOT pass rate from 4,230 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.3% across 593 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.7% — 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 X ED 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 X ED PHEV CVT THIS CAR 91.7% 13,315 30,068 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
Mercedes A160 78.7% 4,209 50,082 mi 27 yrs

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

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

The Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 13,315 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 X ED 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 X ED PHEV CVT owner drives around 8,055 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 X ED PHEV CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT reliable?
Based on 13,315 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT has a 91.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT does around 8,055 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line X ED 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 X ED 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 X ED PHEV CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line X ED PHEV CVT is 2023 with a 93.3% pass rate across 593 tests.