MOT reliability
Ford Kuga tdci
4 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Ford Kuga tdci vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Ford Kuga tdci has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,697 miles.
4
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
7,766
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Kuga tdci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Kuga tdci MOT tests:
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Other44%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Brakes6%
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Identification & plates5%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure1%
Ford Kuga tdci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Ford Kuga tdci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Kuga tdci MOT tests:
- 235/55R17 (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- FRONT UNDERTRAYS FITTED (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
Ford Kuga tdci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 108,580 |
| 2015 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 83,917 |
| 2011 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 74,729 |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 87,562 |
Ford Kuga tdci reliability FAQ
Across 4 Ford Kuga tdci vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Kuga tdci MOT issues are:
235/55R17; Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Ford Kuga tdci in our data has covered around
88,697 miles.
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