2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

22,370 MOT tests in 2024. 73.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.2%
Failed or needed repairs26.8%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,370 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    924 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    904 marked dangerous
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    500 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.1%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.8%
  2. Tyres9.8%
  3. Brakes9.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Body & chassis3.2%
  6. Suspension3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2014 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 73.2% of 2014 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,370 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).