2018 Ford Kuga · 134,322 MOT tests
2018 Ford Kuga reliability
2018 Ford Kugas fail 14% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 Kuga years (134,322 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 14%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 37,359
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 134,322
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Tyres4%
- Brakes3.2%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.23%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.86%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.64%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.11%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.31%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.51%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Kuga reliable?
2018 Ford Kugas fail 14% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 Kuga years (134,322 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.1% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.23% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ford Kuga shows 37,359 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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