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Ford Kuga MOT Results

Registered in 2009
59.8% pass rate
from 8,825 tests in 2021
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Kuga is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.023% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.034% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Battery(ies) (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.011% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Springs (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Coil springs (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 9.2% fail on Coil spring (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.011% fail on Spring saddle
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (33% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension arm (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage ball joints (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Other suspension component (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.057% fail on Axles (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Sub-frames (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.034% fail on Particulate filter (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.73% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Fluid leaks (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Engine oil leaks (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.023% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.068% fail on Size/type (66% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Mirrors (71% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.9% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Steering gear (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Steering rack (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (25% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Drag link end (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering component
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.079% fail on Operation
      • 0.068% fail on Other components
      • 0.034% fail on Rams (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Steering box
    • 0.034% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Cable (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Lever
        • 0.011% fail on Rod
        • 0.011% fail on Linkage
        • 0.011% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
    • 0.034% fail on Flexible brake hoses (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (31% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Transmission (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Drive shafts (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.045% fail on Joints
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.068% fail on Pipe
      • 0.057% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Tank
      • 0.023% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.10% fail on Doors (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
      • 0.034% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.034% fail on Bumpers (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Integral vehicle structure (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.011% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
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