Ford Kuga: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 4.9% of Ford Kuga MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2012, 2015 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17,610 | 5.7% |
| 2009 | 50,407 | 5.8% |
| 2010 | 62,230 | 6.0% |
| 2011 | 58,277 | 5.9% |
| 2012 | 60,186 | 6.1% |
| 2015 | 178,095 | 6.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.