Ford Kuga zetec
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 221 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
221
Best Year
2021 (95%)
Years Covered
2
About the Ford Kuga zetec
The Ford Kuga zetec has been tested 221 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 84 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 2 point spread, the Kuga zetec is consistently reliable regardless of year.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Kuga zetec by Year
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