Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto?

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 Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto?

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 Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto?

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 Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,773 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97%, 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 Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto?

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 Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto (2022)

1,773 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 1,773 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto. 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 Puma ST-Line VIGNALE MHEV Auto is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%—well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Only 2.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and rules out any systemic safety concerns for this cohort.

At an average mileage of 18,836 miles for a two-year-old car, these are lightly used examples, which explains why failures are virtually non-existent (0.06 per vehicle on average). The 0.6 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items are starting to appear, but nothing alarming—if you're shopping for one, a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection will give you confidence, as the bulk of these cars simply don't develop problems.

The 2022 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 12k–24k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,773 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 1,773 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.2% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	1,757	97%	0.06

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,172 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 25.7%

1,587

Silver 20.2%

1,245

Black 16.3%

1,007

Blue 16.1%

995

White 11.2%

689

Red 10.5%

649

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto 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.

17,224

typical

12,011

low mileage

23,718

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 12,011 and 23,718 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,011 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.

✓ 12,011–23,718 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 32,019 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

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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