2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

32,954 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 32,954 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    1,201 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    1,193 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    464 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.9%
  2. Tyres6.5%
  3. Brakes6.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Body & chassis1.4%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%

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 2016 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2016 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 32,954 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).