2010 Ford Kuga · 34,123 MOT tests
2010 Ford Kuga reliability
2010 Ford Kugas fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 Kuga years (34,123 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 39.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 110,405
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 34,123
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.6% of tests fail here (94% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Suspension13.3%
- Tyres7.4%
- Brakes6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
- Steering6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 7.26%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.35%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Stop lamp not working 3.65%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.65%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.74%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.39%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Ford Kuga reliable?
2010 Ford Kugas fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 Kuga years (34,123 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.78% of tests), position lamp not working (7.26% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (4.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Ford Kuga shows 110,405 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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