Ford Kuga Titanium Tdci (2010)
2010 Ford Kuga Titanium Tdci
CarHunch analysed 218 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Kuga Titanium Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Kuga Titanium TDCi is noticeably less reliable than the UK average: 72.1% of vehicles pass their MOT first time, compared to the national 80%, and there have been no dangerous defects recorded across the 218 vehicles tested. The diesel engine's 71.9% pass rate mirrors the overall cohort, so fuel type isn't a factor here—the issue is the model itself.
At 111,510 miles median mileage, these Kugas are showing their age, and the average 1.16 failures per vehicle suggests wear-related problems are piling up rather than catastrophic flaws. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection and factor in above-average maintenance costs, particularly around typical diesel durability issues on vehicles now 14 years old.
What to check before buying a 2010 Ford Kuga Titanium Tdci
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 215 | 71.9% | 1.16 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 90% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Ford Kuga Titanium Tdci 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 2010 Ford Kuga Titanium Tdci vehicles fall between 92,409 and 133,755 miles.
2010 Ford Kuga Titanium Tdci — Still on the Road
128 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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