2022 Ford Puma St-Line X Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,788 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Puma St-Line X Mhev, 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%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.3% in the 60-90k group versus 3.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.7% | 292 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 231 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 137 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 72 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 32 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 25 |
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 | 282 |
| 2 | Washers | 116 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 75 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 59 |
| 5 | Wipers | 33 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 23 |
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 | 18.6% | 2,007 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.5% | 807 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 596 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 112 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 71 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 67 |
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 | 8,673 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 2,020 | 7.6% |
| 60-90k | 81 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 10,666 | 4.7% |
| Hybrid | 122 | 2.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 493 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 10,293 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Puma St-Line X Mhev
Before buying a 2022 Ford Puma St-Line X Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.7% 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 (2.1% 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 X Mhevs pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 10,788 2022 Ford Puma St-Line X Mhev 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?
Tyres, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.1%).
Does the 2022 Puma St-Line X Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,788 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.