2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

15,065 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,065 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    287 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    295 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Washers: not working0.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    67 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Lights & electrics2.5%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.1%

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 2020 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2020 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,065 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).