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

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Is the Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT reliable? We analysed 2,583 real MOT tests across 731 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,583 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.9%
Typical Mileage
29,783mi
Annual Mileage
7,599mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-ln X First 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-ln X First ED PHEV CVT.

Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT Number Plates

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

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

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

89.3%
2021
91.2%
2020

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6

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

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga St-ln X First 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
5,103 mi/yr
Typical
7,599 mi/yr
Average
8,429 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,826 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 225 89.3% 22,853 30,292 39,828
2020 2,298 91.2% 20,785 29,345 40,615

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

Based on 731 Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga St-ln X First 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
29,783 mi
75th Percentile
40,873 mi
95th Percentile
60,670 mi
Max Recorded
130,757 mi

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

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

Best year
2020

91.2% MOT pass rate from 2,298 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.3% MOT pass rate from 225 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.2% across 2,298 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.3% — 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-ln X First 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-ln X First ED PHEV CVT THIS CAR 90.9% 2,583 29,783 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
Audi RS Q3 Vsprung TFSI QUATTRO Sa 92.4% 1,899 25,529 mi — yrs

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

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

The Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 2,583 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Kuga St-ln X First 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-ln X First ED PHEV CVT owner drives around 7,599 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-ln X First ED PHEV CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT reliable?
Based on 2,583 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT has a 90.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT does around 7,599 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-ln X First 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-ln X First 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-ln X First ED PHEV CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED PHEV CVT is 2020 with a 91.2% pass rate across 2,298 tests.