Ford Kuga Zetec

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 221 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

221

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

About the Ford Kuga Zetec

The Ford Kuga Zetec was MOT tested 221 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 94%. 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 27,193 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 18,729 miles.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Kuga Zetec performs 9 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 Zetec?

vs average of all models+12% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average+9% (85% avg)

Ford Kuga Zetec by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	95%	84	18,729 mi
2020	93%	137	27,193 mi

Questions about the Ford Kuga Zetec

Is the Ford Kuga Zetec reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Ford Kuga Zetec averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 221 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.