2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

2,500 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,500 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    123 marked dangerous
  6. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    115 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.2%
  2. Brakes14.8%
  3. Suspension12.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.8%
  5. Body & chassis8.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  7. Steering7.6%
  8. Tyres7.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2008 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,500 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).