2023 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 390 MOT tests analysed for the 2023 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (93.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 14 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 3 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.5% | 2 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.5% | 2 |
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 | 12 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
| 5 | Washers | 2 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
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 | 15.1% | 59 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.7% | 30 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.7% | 26 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.5% | 6 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 308 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 80 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2023 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.8% 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.
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 2023 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.6% of the 390 2023 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Ford Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.6%).
Does the 2023 Kuga St-Line X Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 390 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.