Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV?

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 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV?

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 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV?

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 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,158 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95%, 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 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV?

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 (2021)

1,158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV

CarHunch analysed 1,158 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Ford Puma ST-Line VIGNALE MHEV is a notably reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 5.6% of vehicles ever presenting a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine delivers consistent performance, maintaining a 94.4% pass rate across the 1,130 examples tested.

At around 26,600 miles average (median 24,313), these cars are running well within typical mileage for their age, and when failures do occur, they're rare: just 0.16 per vehicle on average, with advisories at 1.4 per car suggesting minor wear rather than structural issues. If you're considering one, check the full service history to confirm the hybrid system has been maintained properly, as this powertrain benefits from regular attention to deliver on its reliability promise.

The 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 17k–35k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,158 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 1,158 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.6% 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 →
📄 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
Petrol (98%)	1,130	94.9%	0.16

Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,051 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 25.3%

2,039

Silver 18.4%

1,478

Black 17.4%

1,399

Blue 17%

1,368

White 12.1%

973

Red 9.9%

794

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV 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.

24,313

typical

17,001

low mileage

34,877

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV vehicles fall between 17,001 and 34,877 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,001 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.

✓ 17,001–34,877 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 47,083 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEV — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Vignale MHEVs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,134 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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