2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 644 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 22 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.4% | 9 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 6 |
| 4 | Steering | 0.5% | 3 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Brakes | 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 | 10 |
| 2 | Washers | 8 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 2 |
| 6 | Wipers | 1 |
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 | 16.0% | 103 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.4% | 41 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.7% | 24 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 2 |
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 | 436 | 4.1% |
| 30-60k | 189 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt
Before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.4% 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 (1.4% 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 (0.9% 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 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 644 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (1.4%).
Does the 2022 Kuga St-Line X Phev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 8.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 644 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.