Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT (2020)
2020 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT
CarHunch analysed 790 real MOT records for the 2020 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2020 Kuga PHEV is a genuinely reliable proposition: 92.9% of these vehicles pass their MOT first time, significantly outpacing the UK average of 80%, and only 6.5% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the threshold for concern. The hybrid powertrain appears to be holding up well across this cohort, with no notable petrol-diesel variance to worry about (these are all hybrid electric).
At 30,045 miles median, these cars are still relatively low-mileage for four-year-old vehicles, which partly explains the stellar pass rate. The average vehicle racks up just 0.29 failures per test and 2.7 advisories, suggesting minor wear items are the only routine issue—if you're shopping for one, budget for brake fluid checks and suspension bushes, but don't expect major surprises.
What to check before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (98%) | 773 | 92.9% | 0.29 |
| Petrol (2%) | 17 | 94.5% | 0.29 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 21,971 and 38,736 miles.
2020 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 765 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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