2019 Ford Kuga · 112,062 MOT tests
2019 Ford Kuga reliability
2019 Ford Kugas fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 Kuga years (112,062 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 13.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 31,612
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 112,062
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.2% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Tyres3.6%
- Brakes3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.32%
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 2.04%
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 1.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Side repeater not working 1.12%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.94%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.9%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (11.56%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.83%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.72%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.41%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Ford Kuga reliable?
2019 Ford Kugas fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 Kuga years (112,062 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.32% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.04% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford Kuga shows 31,612 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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