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

Based on MOT data from 9,718 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Puma ST Line X MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.1%, 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 X 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 X MHEV (2022)

9,718 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Puma ST Line X MHEV

CarHunch analysed 9,718 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Puma ST Line X 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 2022 Ford Puma ST-Line X MHEV is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 94.1% first-time pass rate that sits well ahead of the 80% UK average. Only 2.5% of vehicles have ever picked up a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety concerns.

At an average mileage of 22,256 miles for a two-year-old car, these are normal-use examples, and owners are reporting minimal trouble: just 0.08 failures and 0.6 advisories per vehicle on average. If you're considering buying one used, a pre-purchase inspection is still worth doing, but this model's track record suggests you're looking at a solid, low-maintenance choice.

The 2022 Ford Puma ST Line X MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 15k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 9,718 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 9,718 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.5% 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 (99%)	9,632	96.1%	0.08
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%)	80	97.3%	0.06

Colour Breakdown

Based on 55,472 Ford Puma ST Line X MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 25.9%

14,348

Blue 18%

9,964

Black 17.5%

9,721

Silver 16.3%

9,050

White 12.1%

6,734

Red 10.2%

5,655

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Puma ST Line X 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.

20,691

typical

15,068

low mileage

27,517

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Puma ST Line X MHEV vehicles fall between 15,068 and 27,517 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,068 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.

✓ 15,068–27,517 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Puma ST Line X MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 37,147 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

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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