2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,145 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.1% 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 | 2.7% | 31 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.1% | 24 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 24 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 21 |
| 2 | Washers | 18 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 5 | Wipers | 9 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 8 |
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 | 21.0% | 240 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.9% | 228 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.7% | 100 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.6% | 87 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.8% | 32 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 12 |
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 | 578 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 541 | 8.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 369 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 389 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 385 | 7.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line X
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.7% 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 (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.
- Brakes (2.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Xs pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 1,145 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X?
Tyres, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by visibility (2.1%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line X get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,145 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.