Car statistics
How many Ford Kugas are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 311,435 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 367,678 Ford Kugas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 7,528 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2008.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,545 |
| 2009 | 12,555 |
| 2010 | 23,425 |
| 2011 | 33,101 |
| 2012 | 43,253 |
| 2013 | 56,529 |
| 2014 | 79,199 |
| 2015 | 108,809 |
| 2016 | 142,150 |
| 2017 | 176,944 |
| 2018 | 212,577 |
| 2019 | 250,839 |
| 2020 | 261,511 |
| 2021 | 279,782 |
| 2022 | 305,047 |
| 2023 | 328,979 |
| 2024 | 347,046 |
| 2025 | 364,130 |
| 2026 | 367,678 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 79.4% of Ford Kuga MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford Kugas tested pass 77.5% of the time, so the Ford Kuga does better than average for its age, by 1.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 79.5%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Ford Kuga | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 91.8% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 88.0% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 84.1% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.7% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 67.5% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 59.2% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT, appearing on 36.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.3% of Ford Kuga tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.2% |
| Tyres | 29.5% |
| Brakes | 22.2% |
| Visibility | 17.8% |
| Suspension | 14.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.0% |
| Steering | 3.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Ford Kuga failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 12.8% of 64,157 failed tests. 48.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.8% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 12.6% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 10.3% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 7.3% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 7.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.7% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 6.5% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.2% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.2% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 4.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 20.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 12.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.1% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 4.3% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.4% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.4% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 3.1% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 3.0% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
15 years of the Ford Kuga, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2013 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (70.3% passed first time) and the 2011 cars worst (59.0%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | – | 2,218 | 60.2% |
| 2009 | – | 6,540 | 59.4% |
| 2010 | – | 8,657 | 58.6% |
| 2011 | – | 8,533 | 59.0% |
| 2012 | – | 9,023 | 62.0% |
| 2013 | – | 12,254 | 70.3% |
| 2014 | 23,841 | 22,191 | 71.6% |
| 2015 | 32,109 | 30,313 | 74.2% |
| 2016 | 35,002 | 33,098 | 78.0% |
| 2017 | 38,160 | 36,575 | 83.0% |
| 2018 | 39,370 | 37,762 | 84.1% |
| 2019 | 40,962 | 40,092 | 84.4% |
| 2020 | 15,522 | 15,184 | 86.6% |
| 2021 | 20,407 | 19,818 | 89.1% |
| 2022 | 26,373 | 24,678 | 91.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Ford Kuga covers 7,875 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 8,586 |
| 6–7 years | 8,032 |
| 8–10 years | 7,890 |
| 11–14 years | 7,370 |
| 15–19 years | 6,956 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Ford Kugas for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 40,425 in 2019. In 2025, 22,803 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 3,731 |
| ’09 | 9,758 |
| ’10 | 11,066 |
| ’11 | 10,064 |
| ’12 | 10,343 |
| ’13 | 13,574 |
| ’14 | 23,647 |
| ’15 | 31,945 |
| ’16 | 34,431 |
| ’17 | 37,977 |
| ’18 | 38,956 |
| ’19 | 40,425 |
| ’20 | 15,334 |
| ’21 | 20,055 |
| ’22 | 25,660 |
| ’23 | 28,803 |
| ’24 | 24,972 |
| ’25 | 22,803 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 376,999 Ford Kugas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 48.7% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 29.7% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 96.7% in 2014 to 48.7%. Diesels made up 96.6% of those licensed in 2014 and 59.5% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 183,414 licensed | 48.7% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 111,965 licensed | 29.7% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 79,361 licensed | 21.1% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 1,680 licensed | 0.4% |
| Other sizes 579 licensed | 0.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 183,361 | 48.6% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 70,995 | 18.8% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Plug-in hybrid | 48,302 | 12.8% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 40,969 | 10.9% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Hybrid | 31,033 | 8.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 2,401–2,500cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 96.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 94.7% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 92.3% | 6.0% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 84.6% | 14.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 76.9% | 22.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 72.0% | 27.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 70.2% | 28.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 66.5% | 29.4% | 3.2% | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 61.8% | 30.4% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 56.5% | 30.8% | 12.0% | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 52.5% | 29.9% | 17.0% | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 48.7% | 29.7% | 21.1% | 0.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 96.6% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 94.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 92.4% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 90.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 86.8% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 82.1% | 17.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 81.1% | 18.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 79.0% | 17.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 75.0% | 18.0% | 5.7% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 68.5% | 19.5% | 8.1% | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 63.8% | 19.2% | 10.8% | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 59.5% | 19.4% | 12.8% | 8.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Ford Kuga from 2008 to 2024. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2024), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel, petrol hybrid and diesel hybrid versions ranges from 28.2 to 60.1 mpg, with CO2 of 123 to 228 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 43.5 to 314.0 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2008 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 27.4 to 64.2 mpg, with CO2 of 115 to 244 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 28.2–43.5 | 147–228 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 16 |
| 1.5 diesel | 44.1–60.1 | 123–168 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 13 |
| 2.0 diesel | 34.9–49.6 | 149–210 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 13 |
| 2.5 petrol hybrid | 44.1–52.3 | 124–146 | 2020–2024 | Euro 6d | 5 |
| 2.0 diesel hybrid | 51.4–58.9 | 127–144 | 2020–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 5 |
| 2.5 plug-in hybrid | 43.5–314.0 | 21–148 | 2020–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 6 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 37.7–45.6 | 143–173 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 | 20 |
| 1.6 petrol | 36.7–42.8 | 154–179 | 2013–2015 | Euro 5 | 8 |
| 2.5 petrol | 27.4–28.5 | 234–244 | 2009–2012 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 12 |
| 1.5 diesel | 58.9–64.2 | 115–124 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 8 |
| 2.0 diesel | 41.5–60.1 | 122–179 | 2008–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 82 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 39 safety recalls for the Ford Kuga since 1992, the first in 2009. The most recent was launched on 27 August 2026.
All 39 Ford Kuga recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Kuga. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Nissan Qashqai | 684,098 | +2.8% | 15,583 | 5 | Petrol |
| Kia Sportage | 414,357 | +10.5% | 7,258 | 13 | Petrol |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 331,220 | +6.5% | 4,557 | 19 | Diesel |
| Hyundai Tucson | 248,480 | +9.9% | 3,280 | 29 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 375,206 Kuga records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 311,435 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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