Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed PHEV CVT?

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 X Ed PHEV CVT?

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 X Ed PHEV CVT?

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 X Ed PHEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 5,490 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed PHEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.1%, 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 X Ed PHEV CVT?

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 X Ed PHEV CVT (2022)

5,490 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed PHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 5,490 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed PHEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Kuga PHEV is significantly more reliable than average, with a 92.8% first-time pass rate well above the UK's 80% benchmark. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 2.0%, which is reassuringly low and suggests these vehicles are generally safe on the road.

At around 26,000 miles on the median example, these cars are running low mileage for their age, which partly explains the strong MOT performance. The average vehicle accumulates only 0.08 failures and 0.7 advisories per test, indicating that when issues do arise, they're typically minor—so focus your pre-purchase inspection on the hybrid battery condition and cooling system, which tend to be the costliest components on PHEVs.

The 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed PHEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 19k–36k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 5,490 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 5,490 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,055 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed PHEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 22.3%

2,694

Blue 18.7%

2,254

Silver 17.9%

2,161

Grey 15.8%

1,908

White 13.9%

1,679

Red 11.3%

1,359

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed PHEV CVT 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.

26,241

typical

19,070

low mileage

35,838

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 19,070 and 35,838 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,070 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.

✓ 19,070–35,838 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed PHEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 48,381 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

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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