2022 Ford Puma St-Line X Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,172 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Puma St-Line X Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.3% 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 | 3.1% | 100 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 72 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.0% | 32 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 8 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.2% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 4 |
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 | 80 |
| 2 | Washers | 27 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 9 |
| 5 | Front fog lamps | 7 |
| 6 | Side repeaters | 4 |
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 | 16.3% | 517 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.0% | 160 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.3% | 42 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 31 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 16 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 14 |
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 | 2,738 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 409 | 5.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,112 | 4.6% |
| Hybrid | 60 | 10.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86 | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 3,085 | 4.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Puma St-Line X Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Ford Puma St-Line X Mhev Auto, 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 (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.0% 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 X Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 3,172 2022 Ford Puma St-Line X Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Puma St-Line X Mhev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Puma St-Line X Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 5.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,172 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.