2022 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,943 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.0% in the 60-90k group versus 3.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.1% | 249 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 208 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 110 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 47 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 28 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 14 |
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 | 263 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 124 |
| 3 | Washers | 92 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 42 |
| 5 | Wipers | 30 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 18 |
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 | 16.8% | 1,331 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.0% | 479 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 394 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 79 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 59 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 30 |
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 | 6,232 | 3.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,590 | 8.3% |
| 60-90k | 106 | 16.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,858 | 4.8% |
| Hybrid | 83 | 4.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 437 | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 7,502 | 4.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Puma St-Line Mhev
Before buying a 2022 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.1% 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 (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.
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 Puma St-Line Mhevs pass their MOT?
95.2% of the 7,943 2022 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.6%).
Does the 2022 Puma St-Line Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.7% in the 0-30k band to 16.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,943 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.