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Ford Kuga MOT Results

Registered in 2008
62.3% pass rate
from 3,235 tests in 2021
(9.7% 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.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.031% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.093% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.2% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Springs
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joints (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Other suspension component (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.062% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.031% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.031% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.062% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.93% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.062% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Undertray
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.031% fail on Linkage
        • 0.031% fail on Pivot
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (44 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.83% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
    • 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.093% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.062% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.031% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.062% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.031% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.062% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.062% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.031% fail on Window
    • 0.062% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.031% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.1% fail on Steering (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.062% fail on Power steering
      • 0.062% fail on Other components
    • 0.031% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
      • 0.093% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.093% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.093% fail on Door condition
        • 0.031% fail on Catch
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.062% fail on Tank
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.062% fail on Seats
      • 0.062% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.59% fail on Attachment
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.031% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.031% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.031% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

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