2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,904 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.2% in the 60-90k group versus 5.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 117 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.5% | 74 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 73 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 54 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 13 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 78 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 68 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 59 |
| 4 | Washers | 53 |
| 5 | Wipers | 30 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 28 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.1% | 585 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.2% | 557 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.5% | 277 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.7% | 194 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 56 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 48 |
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 | 1,680 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,155 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 64 | 17.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 946 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 943 | 7.7% |
| 2025 | 1,000 | 10.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line First
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.0% 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.
- Brakes (2.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (2.5% 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 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Firsts pass their MOT?
91.8% of the 2,904 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.5%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line First get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 17.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,904 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.