2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

40,313 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 40,313 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    1,529 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Side repeaters: not working1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    1,026 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    374 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.5%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  4. Brakes4.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2019 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 40,313 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).