2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 960 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (92.0%).

Pass rate

960

MOT tests analysed

7.4%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

2.8

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	2.9%	28
2	Lighting & signalling	2.5%	24
3	Visibility	2.2%	21
4	Brakes	1.8%	17
5	Emissions & environmental	0.9%	9
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.5%	5

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	26
2	Brake pads	18
3	Washers	15
4	Malfunction indicator lamp	9
5	Wipers	6
6	Registration plates	5

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.8%	152
2	Brakes	11.7%	112
3	Other defects	8.1%	78
4	Suspension	2.8%	27
5	Visibility	1.8%	17
6	Lighting & signalling	0.6%	6

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	621	6.1%
30-60k	318	8.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	163	8.0%
2025	793	7.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A

Before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.

Tyres (2.9% 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.
Lighting & signalling (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (2.2% 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.

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 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue As pass their MOT?

92.6% of the 960 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A?

Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.5%).

Does the 2022 Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 960 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.