2022 Ford Puma — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Ford Puma passed 95.2% of its 38,772 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 6.6% of the time, so this is 1.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.0%) and lighting & signalling (2.1%) 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 961 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.4% once past 90-120k — 4.0× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 1,170 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 827 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 465 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 224 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 125 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 68 |
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 | 961 |
| 2 | Washers | 403 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 371 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 187 |
| 5 | Wipers | 101 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 96 |
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 | 16.8% | 6,514 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.6% | 2,176 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.5% | 2,153 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 385 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 228 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 214 |
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 | 31,068 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 7,052 | 7.6% |
| 60-90k | 582 | 12.9% |
| 90-120k | 55 | 16.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 38,274 | 4.8% |
| Hybrid | 496 | 6.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,065 | 4.4% |
| 2025 | 36,693 | 4.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Puma
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.2% 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 Pumas pass their MOT?
95.2% of the 38,772 2022 Ford Puma MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Puma?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.1%).
Does the 2022 Puma get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 16.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 38,772 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.