2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,920 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.0% 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 | 2.5% | 48 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 33 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 31 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 6 |
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 | 33 |
| 2 | Washers | 32 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 9 |
| 6 | Wipers | 5 |
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 | 12.7% | 244 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.0% | 154 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.9% | 151 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.3% | 44 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 18 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 1,508 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 401 | 9.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 1,835 | 6.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kuga St-Line X
Before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.5% 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 (1.7% 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.
- Brakes (1.6% 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.
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 Xs pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 1,920 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Kuga St-Line X?
Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2022 Kuga St-Line X get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 9.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,920 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.