2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,141 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

1,141

MOT tests analysed

6.9%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.3%	38
2	Lighting & signalling	2.3%	26
3	Visibility	1.8%	20
4	Suspension	0.7%	8
5	Brakes	0.5%	6
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	5

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	19
2	Washers	17
3	Tread depth	16
4	Wipers	7
5	Individual direction indicators	7
6	Headlamp	6

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	21.5%	245
2	Brakes	11.2%	128
3	Other defects	8.8%	100
4	Suspension	7.5%	86
5	Visibility	0.8%	9
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.4%	5

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	559	5.5%
30-60k	495	7.7%
60-90k	76	10.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	381	6.6%
2024	380	7.1%
2025	372	7.0%

What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt

Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.3% 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.
Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (1.8% 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 X Phev Cvts pass their MOT?

93.1% of the 1,141 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt?

Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.3%).

Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,141 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.