2022 Ford Puma St-Line Vignale Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,502 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Puma St-Line Vignale Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 72 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 38 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 32 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 17 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 5 |
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 | 40 |
| 2 | Washers | 31 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 8 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
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 | 16.9% | 423 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.5% | 213 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 147 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 26 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 12 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 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 | 2,053 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 427 | 7.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,468 | 5.1% |
| Hybrid | 34 | 17.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 115 | 3.5% |
| 2025 | 2,387 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Puma St-Line Vignale Mhev
Before buying a 2022 Ford Puma St-Line Vignale Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.9% 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 (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% 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 Vignale Mhevs pass their MOT?
94.8% of the 2,502 2022 Ford Puma St-Line Vignale Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Puma St-Line Vignale Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2022 Puma St-Line Vignale Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,502 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.