Ford Kuga MOT Results
Registered in 200967.8% pass rate
from 8,094 tests in 2017
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.
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19% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(23% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 9.1% fail on Registration plate lamp (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Position lamps
(37% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Front lamps (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Rear lamps (76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.025% fail on All position lamps
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.2% fail on
Headlamps
(23% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp (19% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.074% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(190% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
- 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (37% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.58% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.062% fail on Tell tale
- 0.012% fail on Switch
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0.46% fail on
Direction indicators
(70% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Flashing type
(70% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.11% fail on Individual lamps (87% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Flashing type
(70% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.062% fail on Horn (72% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.025% fail on Battery (86% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
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8.2% fail on
Suspension
(24% better than other 2009 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Coil springs
(53% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Condition (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Location
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0.59% fail on
Shock absorbers
(49% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Trailing arms
(140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Condition
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0.33% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(87% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (85% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (94% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.19% fail on Rear
- 0.14% fail on Front
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(76% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Front drive shafts
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Constant velocity joints (78% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Drive shafts
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0.012% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.012% fail on Drive shafts
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0.25% fail on
Front drive shafts
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Suspension arms
(87% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (87% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Attachment
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0.012% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.012% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.012% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.012% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.012% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.012% fail on Condition
- 0.012% fail on Front suspension joints
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6.3% fail on
Coil springs
(53% worse than other 2009 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Tyres
(13% better than other 2009 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 2.4% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Valve stem
- 0.049% fail on Size/type
- 0.012% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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4.5% fail on
Brakes
(32% better than other 2009 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Hub components
(25% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Brake pads (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Brake discs (56% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.025% fail on Brake linings
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0.78% fail on
Brake performance
(73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Rear wheels (81% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Front wheels (83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Brake operation (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.037% fail on Brake imbalance (86% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.025% fail on Parking brake operation (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Components
(79% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.049% fail on Hoses
- 0.012% fail on Pipes
- 0.037% fail on Leaks
- 0.012% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.012% fail on Operation
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0.14% fail on
Components
(79% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on ABS (58% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Parking brake
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.099% fail on
Pedal
- 0.099% fail on Anti-slip
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0.099% fail on
Pedal
- 0.062% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.037% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.037% fail on Cable
- 0.025% fail on Restricted movement (83% better than other 2009 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Hub components
(25% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(24% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (60% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Windscreen
- 0.099% fail on Mirrors
- 0.012% fail on Bonnet
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2.6% fail on
Steering
(120% worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Steering rack (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Track rod end (62% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.037% fail on
Free play
- 0.037% fail on Steering rack
- 0.025% fail on Steering arm
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint
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0.012% fail on
Other components
- 0.012% fail on Steering component
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0.049% fail on
Power steering
- 0.025% fail on Operation
- 0.025% fail on Other components
- 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
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2.5% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(63% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Fuel system
(140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.26% fail on System (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Hose (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Cap
- 0.012% fail on Tank
- 0.23% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Emissions (94% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Fuel system
(140% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.38% fail on Registration plate
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0.36% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.33% fail on Attachment
- 0.025% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(52% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.23% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.062% fail on
Seat belts
(78% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.23% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(47% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Body condition
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0.086% fail on
Doors
- 0.037% fail on Passengers other
- 0.025% fail on Drivers
- 0.025% fail on Passengers front
- 0.025% fail on Body security
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0.025% fail on
Seats
- 0.025% fail on Drivers
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0.012% fail on
Towbars
- 0.012% fail on Towbar
Read the Honest John Review
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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.