Ford Kuga MOT Results
Registered in 200866.8% pass rate
from 3,005 tests in 2017
(10% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Kuga is unusually good or bad.
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20% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 8.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
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4.6% fail on
Position lamps
- 4.4% fail on Front lamps
- 0.17% fail on Rear lamps (85% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.033% fail on All position lamps
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3.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp
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0.23% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.033% fail on Matched pair
- 0.033% fail on Dipswitch
- 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (36% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.67% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.067% fail on Tell tale
- 0.067% fail on Switch
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0.37% fail on
Direction indicators
(79% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Flashing type
(79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.100% fail on Individual lamps (91% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Flashing type
(79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.067% fail on Horn
- 0.033% fail on Battery
- 0.033% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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7.2% fail on
Suspension
(46% better than other 2008 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.6% fail on Condition
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0.83% fail on
Drive shafts
(58% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Front drive shafts
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Constant velocity joints (60% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Drive shafts
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0.033% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.033% fail on Drive shafts
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0.80% fail on
Front drive shafts
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(77% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (73% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (86% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.47% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.37% fail on Front
- 0.033% fail on Rear
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0.33% fail on
Shock absorbers
(75% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Condition (75% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Suspension arms
(89% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (89% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.067% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.067% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.033% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.033% fail on Condition
- 0.033% fail on Front suspension joints
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4.6% fail on
Coil springs
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6.4% fail on
Tyres
(18% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Tread depth
- 2.7% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Size/type
- 0.100% fail on Valve stem
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5.3% fail on
Brakes
(33% better than other 2008 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Hub components
- 3.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.57% fail on Brake discs
- 0.100% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.033% fail on Brake linings
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(70% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (48% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Rear wheels (71% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Brake operation (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Parking brake operation
- 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.33% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.30% fail on ABS
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0.27% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.27% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.20% fail on
Pedal
- 0.20% fail on Anti-slip
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0.20% fail on
Pedal
- 0.17% fail on Restricted movement
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0.100% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.100% fail on Cable
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0.100% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(93% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.100% fail on
Components
(92% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.033% fail on Hoses
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0.100% fail on
Components
(92% better than other 2008 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Hub components
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4.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.9% fail on Washers
- 1.7% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Windscreen
- 0.067% fail on Mirrors
- 0.033% fail on Bonnet
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2.2% fail on
Steering
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2.0% fail on
Steering system
(45% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Track rod end (58% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Ball joint
- 0.067% fail on Steering arm
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0.20% fail on
Power steering
- 0.100% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Other components
- 0.033% fail on Operation
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2.0% fail on
Steering system
(45% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(75% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.100% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.033% fail on Hose
- 0.033% fail on Pipe
- 0.033% fail on System
- 0.067% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.033% fail on Emissions
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0.43% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.43% fail on Registration plate
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0.37% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(60% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.23% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.13% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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0.23% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.30% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.30% fail on Attachment
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0.20% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(68% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Doors
- 0.100% fail on Passengers other
- 0.067% fail on Passengers front
- 0.067% fail on Body condition
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0.13% fail on
Doors
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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.