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Ford Kuga buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Ford Kuga costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 851 for sale right now.
Used Ford Kuga prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €45,500 | 0k km | 23 |
| 2026 | €43,950 | 4k km | 57 |
| 2025 | €38,900 | 25k km | 20 |
| 2024 | €31,500 | 40k km | 76 |
| 2023 | €27,500 | 68k km | 135 |
| 2022 | €23,800 | 90k km | 76 |
| 2021 | €22,000 | 110k km | 100 |
| 2020 | €19,950 | 101k km | 53 |
| 2019 | €15,950 | 158k km | 69 |
| 2018 | €13,950 | 178k km | 67 |
| 2017 | €12,000 | 162k km | 56 |
| 2016 | €10,000 | 173k km | 61 |
| 2015 | €7,950 | 226k km | 27 |
| 2014 | €6,750 | 198k km | 14 |
| 2013 | €6,000 | 196k km | 6 |
| 2012 | €4,950 | 262k km | 7 |
Ford Kuga NCT pass rate
How often Ford Kugas pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 83% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 75% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 75% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 74% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 70% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 61% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 55% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 51% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 38% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2021 Ford Kuga fails: safety equipment (4.2% of tests), wheels & tyres (4% of tests), lights & electrics (3.4% of tests), headlight aim (3% of tests).
Common Ford Kuga problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€270 | 262 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 210 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€270 | 85 |
| 2.5 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€1,200 | 35 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Ford Kuga
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used Ford Kuga
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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