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How reliable is the Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
91.3% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,044 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 91.3%.

First-time inspection pass rate91.3%
Dangerous defect rate
2.7%
Retest rate
8%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
41,269 km
Age 5
Age 10
Most common inspection failures
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm1.4%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.2%
Where failures most often occur
Rear Offside(1.1%)
Front Nearside(1.1%)
Rear(0.9%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue reliability by year

How the Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
088.9%25,144 km
202091.3%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue as a model. The reliability of any individual Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 91%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue?

The most common owner-reported issues are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.4% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.2% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue?

For a typical Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 41,269 km at 3 years, — at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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