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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 159 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Puma has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, 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 Puma?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Ford Puma are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.2% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (6% 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 Puma?

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 (2022)

159 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Puma

CarHunch analysed 159 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Puma. 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 is well above the UK average, with a 94.2% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally—a genuinely strong result that reflects early-life reliability. Dangerous defects are rare at 4.4%, so you're not looking at systemic safety issues that should deter a buyer.

At just under 22,000 miles on average, these cars are still very young and lightly used, which explains the low failure rate of 0.09 per vehicle. The 0.4 advisories per car suggest minor wear items rather than serious problems, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect surprises—have a pre-purchase inspection focus on interior trim and infotainment systems, which tend to show up in advisories on modern Fords.

We have limited data for the 2022 Ford Puma — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 11k–28k

For context

These stats describe 159 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 159 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 22.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

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%

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

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

Other issues 5.4%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lighting 2.1%

Offside Headlamp aim too high · Nearside Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Ford Puma

Based on MOT data from 159 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.4% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (84%)	134	95.4%	0.1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Puma 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.

19,296

typical

11,242

low mileage

28,116

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Puma vehicles fall between 11,242 and 28,116 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,242 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.

✓ 11,242–28,116 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Pumas sit.

⚠ Over 37,956 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

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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