Ford Kuga MOT Results

Registered in 2012
66.3% pass rate
from 9,811 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Kuga is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Mounting
    • 0.84% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.66% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.020% fail on Axles
      • 0.020% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.010% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters (49% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.092% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.092% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.092% fail on Electrical equipment (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.010% fail on Horn
    • 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums (38% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.071% fail on Cable
        • 0.010% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.082% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Parking brake control (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Lever (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.031% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.010% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.010% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.010% fail on Condition
    • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (12% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.082% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.051% fail on View to rear
      • 0.051% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.041% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.61% fail on Spark ignition (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.020% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.041% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.010% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Transmission (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Drive shafts (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Joints (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
        • 0.010% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.071% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.031% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
        • 0.010% fail on Hinge
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Hose
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Towbar
      • 0.010% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.010% fail on Load security
      • 0.010% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.010% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.010% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (25% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.010% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Power steering
      • 0.041% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Rams
    • 0.041% fail on Steering play
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.010% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Condition
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford Kuga (2008 - 2013)
    Best handling crossover apart from Mazda CX-7. Comes with useful split tailgate. Economical 2.0 TDCI engine. Two-wheel drive version available which emits just 156g/km.

    Search Good Garages