Ford Fiesta vs Ford Kuga st-line: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Ford Kuga st-line
92%
MOT pass rate · 3,182 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Kuga st-line is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Kuga st-line |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 32,246 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 3,182 |
Most common faults
Ford Fiesta
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Ford Kuga st-line
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Kuga st-line is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.