Ford Kuga

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 463,580 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests

463,580

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (93%)

Years Covered

About the Ford Kuga

The Ford Kuga was MOT tested 463,580 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (2008 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 2,350 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 77%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Ford Kugas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 127,415 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 27,068 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)

£1,401

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,856

Per month£155/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Ford Kuga?

vs average of all models+2% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-1% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Ford Kuga by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	90%	463	27,068 mi
2020	93%	2,350	32,002 mi
2019	91%	72,831	37,992 mi
2018	90%	67,605	47,508 mi
2017	89%	65,391	57,341 mi
2016	88%	57,840	66,680 mi
2015	85%	54,859	75,918 mi
2014	83%	42,904	83,683 mi
2013	83%	23,981	93,347 mi
2012	79%	17,973	102,529 mi
2011	78%	17,950	109,487 mi
2010	77%	18,799	117,792 mi
2009	77%	15,384	123,544 mi
2008	77%	5,250	127,415 mi

Questions about the Ford Kuga

Is the Ford Kuga reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (2008 to 2021), the Ford Kuga averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 463,580 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year Ford Kuga has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Ford Kuga has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 77%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.