2022 Ford Kuga St-Line — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,769 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.4% | 43 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.6% | 28 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 25 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 25 |
| 4 | Washers | 21 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 17 |
| 6 | Wipers | 10 |
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 | 15.6% | 276 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.6% | 205 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 106 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.5% | 26 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.4% | 24 |
| 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 | 1,396 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 354 | 7.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 172 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 1,596 | 5.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kuga St-Line
Before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.4% 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 (1.6% 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 (1.4% 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 2022 Ford Kuga St-Lines pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 1,769 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line?
Tyres, recorded in 2.4% of tests, followed by visibility (1.6%).
Does the 2022 Kuga St-Line get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 7.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,769 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.