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Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 4,717 real MOT tests across 3,183 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,717 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.5%
Typical Mileage
18,423mi
Annual Mileage
4,910mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto.

Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto Number Plates

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

Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.9%
2023
94%
2022
94.2%
2021

Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8

Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,827 mi/yr
Typical
4,910 mi/yr
Average
5,953 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,575 mi/yr

Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 1,118 91.9% 10,677 17,237 25,221
2022 2,697 94.0% 12,798 18,626 26,685
2021 763 94.2% 13,376 19,073 27,940

How Long Does a Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto Last?

Based on 3,183 Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
18,423 mi
75th Percentile
26,688 mi
95th Percentile
44,635 mi
Max Recorded
147,772 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto

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

Best year
2021

94.2% MOT pass rate from 763 tests

Year to avoid
2023

91.9% MOT pass rate from 1,118 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.2% across 763 tests. The 2023 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 Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto THIS CAR 93.5% 4,717 18,423 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
Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI 82.6% 2,821 49,424 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto?

The Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.5% across 4,717 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 a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto 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 Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto owner drives around 4,910 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 Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 4,717 MOT tests, the Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto has a 93.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto does around 4,910 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV 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.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line Vignale MHEV Auto is 2021 with a 94.2% pass rate across 763 tests.