Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga Titanium 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 Titanium 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 Titanium 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 Titanium Edition reliable?

Based on MOT data from 796 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition 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 Titanium 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 Titanium Edition (2022)

796 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition

CarHunch analysed 796 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Kuga Titanium 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 Titanium Edition is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8% — well above the UK average of 80% — and a dangerous defect rate of just 2.6%, which poses minimal buyer concern. This is a car that's unlikely to spring costly surprises during its MOT.

At an average mileage of 21,232 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these examples are running well within expected wear patterns, and the low failure count of 0.09 per vehicle reflects that gentle use. The 0.7 advisories per car suggest minor maintenance items are cropping up, but if you're considering a used Kuga from this year and batch, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition and suspension wear will give you confidence before buying.

The 2022 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition 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)

2.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–27k

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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 796 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 796 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.6% 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 4,515 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 28.5%

1,286

Black 20.8%

941

Silver 20.8%

939

Grey 12.9%

582

White 9.6%

432

Red 7.4%

335

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Kuga Titanium 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.

19,912

typical

13,926

low mileage

26,570

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition vehicles fall between 13,926 and 26,570 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,926 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.

✓ 13,926–26,570 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Kuga Titanium Editions sit.

⚠ Over 35,869 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

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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