Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Kuga Vignale 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 Vignale 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 Vignale 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 Vignale PHEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,044 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96%, 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 Vignale 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 Vignale PHEV CVT (2022)

1,044 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 1,044 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Kuga Vignale 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 Ford Kuga PHEV is a notably reliable proposition, with a 94.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—a 14-point margin that reflects solid engineering and build quality. Dangerous defects are rare at just 2.0%, so safety concerns are minimal for buyers in this cohort.

At an average mileage of 29,927 miles for a two-year-old, these vehicles have been driven fairly hard, yet they're still posting excellent MOT results with only 0.08 failures per car on average. The low advisory rate of 0.7 per vehicle suggests routine maintenance has been kept on top, so when checking one out, focus your inspection on the hybrid battery and cooling system rather than expecting widespread wear—and always get an independent pre-purchase inspection of the battery health, since that's the most expensive component to replace.

The 2022 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96%

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: 17k–37k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,044 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 1,044 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 3,404 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21.8%

742

Black 20.8%

709

Grey 17.5%

594

Red 17.2%

584

Silver 16.9%

576

White 5.8%

199

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Kuga Vignale 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.

25,906

typical

17,478

low mileage

36,848

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 17,478 and 36,848 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,478 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.

✓ 17,478–36,848 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 49,744 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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