2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,874 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.8% | 52 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.4% | 27 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 26 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 28 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 3 | Washers | 16 |
| 4 | Wipers | 10 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 9 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 6 |
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 | 14.9% | 279 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.1% | 115 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 93 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 29 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 18 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 6 |
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 | 1,357 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 492 | 5.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | 4.5% |
| 2025 | 1,828 | 5.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt, 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.
- Visibility (1.4% 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 (1.4% 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 Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 1,874 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by visibility (1.4%).
Does the 2022 Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 5.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,874 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.