2016 Ford Kuga · 114,119 MOT tests
2016 Ford Kuga reliability
2016 Ford Kugas fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 Kuga years (114,119 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 17.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 55,985
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 114,119
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.9% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.1%
- Tyres5.1%
- Brakes4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Suspension0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.48%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.29%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.99%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.84%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.45%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.54%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.78%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Kuga reliable?
2016 Ford Kugas fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 Kuga years (114,119 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.49% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.48% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Kuga shows 55,985 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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