2022 Ford Puma Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,869 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Puma Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 9.8% in the 60-90k group versus 4.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 58 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.7% | 50 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 26 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 3 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 62 |
| 2 | Washers | 23 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Front fog lamps | 7 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 6 | Horn | 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 | 11.3% | 212 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.8% | 108 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 23 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 6 |
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 | 1,583 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 239 | 7.1% |
| 60-90k | 41 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,832 | 4.4% |
| Hybrid | 37 | 8.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 99 | 6.1% |
| 2025 | 1,768 | 4.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Puma Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Ford Puma Mhev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.7% 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.
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 Puma Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
95.5% of the 1,869 2022 Ford Puma Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Puma Mhev Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by tyres (2.7%).
Does the 2022 Puma Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,869 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.