Ford Kuga st-line
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 437 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
437
Best Year
2022 (100%)
Years Covered
3
About the Ford Kuga st-line
The Ford Kuga st-line has been tested 437 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 53 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 94%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD KUGA ST-LINEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 27,954 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 17,125 miles.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Kuga st-line performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Ford range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Ford Kuga st-line?
Ford Kuga st-line by Year
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