2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

37,958 MOT tests in 2024. 84.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time84.6%
Failed or needed repairs15.4%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 37,958 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    1,501 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    1,377 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    358 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  3. Brakes4.4%
  4. Lights & electrics3.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.9%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 84.6% of 2018 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 37,958 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 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).