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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 932 for sale right now.
Our take on the Ford Kuga
A 2023 Ford Kuga typically advertises at €28,500 and a 2018 one at €14,750, so it loses roughly 12% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2016–2022 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.5 hybrid is the most common engine (45% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.
Check a Ford Kuga's priceNCT pass rate by year
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 | 58 |
| 2025 | €39,950 | 25k km | 24 |
| 2024 | €31,000 | 40k km | 77 |
| 2023 | €28,500 | 68k km | 151 |
| 2022 | €23,950 | 89k km | 84 |
| 2021 | €22,450 | 110k km | 105 |
| 2020 | €19,950 | 101k km | 66 |
| 2019 | €15,950 | 158k km | 79 |
| 2018 | €14,750 | 162k km | 74 |
| 2017 | €12,450 | 160k km | 63 |
| 2016 | €10,450 | 173k km | 67 |
| 2015 | €7,950 | 226k km | 27 |
| 2014 | €6,750 | 198k km | 16 |
| 2013 | €5,950 | 196k km | 7 |
| 2012 | €5,900 | 262k km | 6 |
Ford Kuga NCT pass rate
How often Ford Kugas pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| 2012 | 39% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 38% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 34% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 33% | 31% |
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 | ~€200 | 260 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€190 | 204 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 79 |
| 2.5 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€1,250 | 36 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Ford Kuga
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
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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