2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed Phev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,538 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed Phev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.5% in the 60-90k group versus 4.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 99 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 72 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 55 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.4% | 9 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 71 |
| 2 | Washers | 67 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 41 |
| 4 | Wipers | 19 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 19 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.2% | 512 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 335 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.2% | 183 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.3% | 160 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 49 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,319 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,059 | 7.6% |
| 60-90k | 148 | 13.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2,477 | 6.3% |
| Petrol | 61 | 8.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 826 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 824 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 866 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line First Ed Phev Cvt
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed Phev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed Phev Cvts pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 2,538 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed Phev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed Phev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line First Ed Phev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,538 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.