Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition HEV CVT (2021)
2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition HEV CVT
CarHunch analysed 594 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition HEV CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition HEV CVT is significantly more reliable than average, with a 94.2% first-time pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%—a rare and genuinely strong result. The dangerous defect rate sits at a very reassuring 2.5%, well below concerning thresholds, so safety issues are minimal in this cohort.
At around 27,800 miles on average, these vehicles are running low mileage for their age, which partly explains the excellent pass rates and means you're looking at cars still within their warranty sweet spot. The typical owner encounters only 0.15 failures and 1.2 advisories per test, suggesting routine maintenance rather than structural problems—focus your pre-purchase inspection on the CVT transmission specifically, since hybrid CVTs demand careful fluid history checks.
What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition HEV 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition HEV 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 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition HEV CVT vehicles fall between 19,759 and 34,341 miles.
MOT History Averages
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