2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X First — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,318 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X First, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.8% | 37 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.1% | 28 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 3 |
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 | 33 |
| 2 | Washers | 26 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 24 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 5 | Wipers | 11 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 9 |
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 | 16.8% | 221 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.2% | 213 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.2% | 108 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.0% | 92 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 31 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 28 |
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 | 810 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 490 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 428 | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 432 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 450 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line X First
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X First, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.8% 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 (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.1% 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 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Firsts pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 1,318 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X First MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X First?
Tyres, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line X First get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,318 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.