2022 Ford Kuga — MOT failures & pass rate
29,532 MOT tests on the 2022 Ford Kuga are in this dataset, and 94.0% of them passed. That is 1.6 percentage points better than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 7.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.9%) and visibility (1.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 487 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 10.3% versus 5.1%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.7pp more often than hybrid ones (7.1% vs 5.4%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 6.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 846 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.6% | 479 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 439 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 273 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 174 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 105 |
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 | 487 |
| 2 | Washers | 369 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 342 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 215 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 152 |
| 6 | Wipers | 141 |
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 | 16.1% | 4,753 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.3% | 3,029 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 1,864 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 480 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.4% | 417 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 60 |
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 | 20,061 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 8,362 | 7.3% |
| 60-90k | 927 | 10.5% |
| 90-120k | 165 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 14,437 | 5.4% |
| Diesel | 9,391 | 7.1% |
| Petrol | 5,703 | 5.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,690 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | 27,810 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kuga
On a 2022 Kuga, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (1.6% 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 (1.5% 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 Kugas pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 29,532 2022 Ford Kuga MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Kuga?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (1.6%).
Does the 2022 Kuga get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 29,532 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.