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Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT reliable? We analysed 4,539 real MOT tests across 2,362 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,539 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.8%
Typical Mileage
31,234mi
Annual Mileage
7,561mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga Vignale 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 Vignale PHEV CVT.

Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT Number Plates

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

Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.2%
2023
92.8%
2022
91.7%
2021
89.2%
2020

Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9

Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga Vignale 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
4,976 mi/yr
Typical
7,561 mi/yr
Average
8,993 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,349 mi/yr

Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 345 92.2% 17,139 26,493 43,407
2022 1,473 92.8% 18,246 27,600 39,625
2021 2,136 91.7% 23,169 34,161 48,810
2020 434 89.2% 23,054 33,805 47,460

How Long Does a Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT Last?

Based on 2,362 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT Mileage Distribution

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

Median
31,234 mi
75th Percentile
46,063 mi
95th Percentile
77,435 mi
Max Recorded
175,689 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT

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

Best year
2022

92.8% MOT pass rate from 1,473 tests

Year to avoid
2020

89.2% MOT pass rate from 434 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.8% across 1,473 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.2% — 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 Vignale 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 Vignale PHEV CVT THIS CAR 91.8% 4,539 31,234 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
Vauxhall Insignia Sri 84.4% 2,066 76,728 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT?

The Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 4,539 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 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 Vignale PHEV CVT owner drives around 7,561 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 Vignale PHEV CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT reliable?
Based on 4,539 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT has a 91.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT does around 7,561 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga Vignale 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 Vignale PHEV CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT is 2022 with a 92.8% pass rate across 1,473 tests.