Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto (2022)

174 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto

CarHunch analysed 174 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 174 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 17k–30k

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These stats describe 174 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,176

typical

17,299

low mileage

30,106

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Auto vehicles fall between 17,299 and 30,106 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,299 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 17,299–30,106 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue 4x4 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 40,643 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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