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Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto reliable? We analysed 274 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 274 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
98.5%
Typical Mileage
49,226mi
Annual Mileage
8,828mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto.

Specifications

Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1997cc
Engine
120bhp
Power
13.4sec
0–62 mph
54.3mpg
Combined
164g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1997cc
Power
120 BHP
0–62 mph
13.4 sec
Fuel type
Diesel

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Black
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
54.3 mpg
Urban
47.1 mpg
Extra-urban
60.1 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£1528

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
164 g/km Band G
Emission class
6ad
Road tax (12 mo.)
£145
Road tax (6 mo.)
£79.75
Insurance group
25 of 50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,850 mi/yr
Typical
8,828 mi/yr
Average
9,535 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,991 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
49,226 mi
75th Percentile
62,454 mi
95th Percentile
91,247 mi
Max Recorded
133,393 mi

How Does the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto THIS CAR 98.5% 274 49,226 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto 89.6% 450 26,710 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto?

The Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 98.5% across 274 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto owner drives around 8,828 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto reliable?
Based on 274 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto has a 98.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto does around 8,828 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.