2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 577 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.1% in the 60-90k group versus 3.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 17 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.1% | 12 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 11 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 3 | Washers | 7 |
| 4 | Wipers | 4 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 3 |
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 | 18.9% | 109 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.8% | 91 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.8% | 45 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.6% | 44 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 3 |
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 | 283 | 3.2% |
| 30-60k | 239 | 7.1% |
| 60-90k | 45 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 191 | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 188 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 197 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.9% 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.
- Visibility (2.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Phev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 577 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.1%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.2% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 577 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.