2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Phev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,046 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Phev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.5% in the 90-120k group versus 4.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 211 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.5% | 88 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 75 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 22 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 21 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 14 |
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 | 77 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 76 |
| 3 | Washers | 58 |
| 4 | Wipers | 34 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 21 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 20 |
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 | 18.8% | 1,135 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 591 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 399 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 81 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 32 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 11 |
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 | 3,688 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,990 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 305 | 8.2% |
| 90-120k | 56 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 267 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 5,775 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kuga St-Line X Ed Phev Cvt
Before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Phev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.5% 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 (1.5% 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 (1.2% 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 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Phev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 6,046 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Phev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Phev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by visibility (1.5%).
Does the 2022 Kuga St-Line X Ed Phev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,046 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.