Ford Kuga Vignale Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Kuga Vignale reliable? We analysed 856 real MOT tests across 444 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Kuga Vignale is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Kuga Vignale.
Ford Kuga Vignale Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Kuga Vignale. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Kuga Vignale MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Kuga Vignale to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Kuga Vignale Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Kuga Vignale models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Kuga Vignale Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga Vignale owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Kuga Vignale MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Kuga Vignale year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88 | 94.3% | 14,096 | 19,420 | 27,578 |
| 2022 | 256 | 93.8% | 11,247 | 18,834 | 27,781 |
| 2021 | 341 | 95.3% | 16,030 | 23,153 | 31,153 |
| 2020 | 136 | 91.9% | 13,536 | 20,769 | 27,413 |
How Long Does a Ford Kuga Vignale Last?
Based on 444 Ford Kuga Vignale vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Kuga Vignale Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga Vignale MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Kuga Vignale
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.3% MOT pass rate from 341 tests
91.9% MOT pass rate from 136 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga Vignale is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.3% across 341 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.9% — 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 Vignale Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Kuga Vignale THIS CAR | 93.7% | 856 | 21,642 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 |
| Ajs Highway Star | 77.5% | 414 | 2,919 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Kuga Vignale outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Kuga Vignale has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.7% across 856 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 Vignale 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 Vignale owner drives around 5,830 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.