Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 1,576 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

1,576

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

About the Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition

The Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition was MOT tested 1,576 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 29,684 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 25,719 miles.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Kuga ST-Line First Edition performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Ford range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1496cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition?

vs average of all models+13% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average+10% (85% avg)

Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	96%	73	25,719 mi
2020	93%	1,503	29,684 mi

Questions about the Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition

Is the Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 1,576 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.