2020 Ford Kuga · 27,290 MOT tests
2020 Ford Kuga reliability
2020 Ford Kugas fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 Kuga years (27,290 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 9.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,780
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,290
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Brakes1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.88%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.66%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.59%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.87%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.29%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.82%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.47%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Ford Kuga reliable?
2020 Ford Kugas fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 Kuga years (27,290 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.94% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.88% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Kuga shows 27,780 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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