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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 557 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Kuga has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Ford Kuga?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Ford Kuga are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.9% of vehicles), Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (6.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ford Kuga?

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 (2022)

557 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Kuga

CarHunch analysed 557 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Kuga. 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 is a strong performer, with a first-time pass rate of 94.6% — well above the UK average of 80% — and only 4.7% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The diesel version (which accounts for the vast majority of this cohort) maintains that excellent 94.4% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a dividing factor here.

At a median mileage of 23,223 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these Kugas are running well within typical wear expectations, and the low failure rate of just 0.12 per vehicle confirms the model is aging gracefully in this early window. If you're viewing one with under 30,000 miles and a full service history, the numbers suggest it's likely to sail through its next MOT — though check the advisories (averaging 0.7 per car) for early signs of wear on suspension or brakes.

The 2022 Ford Kuga passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–32k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 557 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 557 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 19.9%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 6.5%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 5.5%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 557 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (92%)	512	94.4%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 263,498 Ford Kuga vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 21.8%

57,313

Black 21.2%

55,888

White 21.1%

55,602

Blue 15.7%

41,494

Silver 11.2%

29,605

Red 5.5%

14,416

Green 1.7%

4,537

Brown 1.1%

3,024

Orange 0.5%

1,448

Bronze 0%

Gold 0%

Beige 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Kuga 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.

23,223

typical

16,651

low mileage

31,958

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Kuga vehicles fall between 16,651 and 31,958 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,651 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.

✓ 16,651–31,958 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Kugas sit.

⚠ Over 43,143 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

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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