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How reliable is the Ford Kuga St-Line First Edition?

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

The Ford Kuga St-Line First Edition consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in 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
93% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,281 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 93%.

First-time inspection pass rate93%
Dangerous defect rate
2.8%
Retest rate
8.1%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
35,617 km
Age 5
45,497 km
Age 10
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.4%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm1.1%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.7%
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen0.7%
A tyre seriously damaged0.5%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(1.3%)
Front(0.9%)
Front Offside(0.8%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Ford Kuga St-Line First Edition reliability by year

How the Ford Kuga St-Line First Edition 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
093.6%21,773 km
202093%45,497 km

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Ford Kuga St-Line First Edition as a model. The reliability of any individual Ford Kuga St-Line First Edition 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 Edition reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Ford Kuga St-Line First Edition consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 93%. 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 Edition?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.4% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.1% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.7% of inspections); Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (0.7% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.5% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Ford Kuga St-Line First Edition?

For a typical Ford Kuga St-Line First Edition, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 35,617 km at 3 years, 45,497 km 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 Edition 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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