2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

9,167 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,167 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.9%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    524 marked dangerous
  5. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    405 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    292 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.7%
  2. Suspension15.6%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  6. Steering7.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  8. Body & chassis5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 59.2% of 2010 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,167 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).