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

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 Edition?

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 Edition?

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 Edition reliable?

Based on MOT data from 851 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, 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 Edition?

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 Edition (2022)

851 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition

CarHunch analysed 851 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition is a genuinely reliable car: 93.4% of vehicles pass their MOT first time, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 4.3% have ever shown a dangerous defect. This is a low-risk choice if you're buying used.

These Kugas are running around 21,500 miles on the median, which is typical for their age, and when they do fail an MOT it's usually minor—averaging just 0.1 failures and 0.6 advisories per vehicle. Before purchase, get a full service history check and have an independent inspection done, since the score of 65 suggests these are solid but not flawless machines.

The 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 15k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 851 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 851 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.4% 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 5,445 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 20.5%

1,117

Silver 20.5%

1,116

Grey 16.7%

909

Blue 15.6%

851

White 14.3%

779

Red 12.4%

673

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition 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.

21,454

typical

15,482

low mileage

28,414

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Edition vehicles fall between 15,482 and 28,414 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,482 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.

✓ 15,482–28,414 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Kuga ST Line X Editions sit.

⚠ Over 38,358 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

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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