Should I buy a 2022 Ford Puma 1.0 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2022 Ford Puma 1.0 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Oil pump belt debris causing low oil pressure and engine damage

May have no obvious symptoms before failure, or a brief low oil pressure warning, rattly startup, harsher running, or sudden loss of power.

How to check

Inspect pickup.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

2Moderate Likelihood

Coolant loss from hoses or engine-side leak points

Coolant level dropping between services, sweet smell after a drive, warning message, or dried pink residue around pipe joints.

How to check

Warm the car fully, let it idle briefly after the drive, then stand by the front of the car with the bonnet open.

Estimated Repair Cost

£900

3High Likelihood

Steering knock linked to loose rack mounting hardware

Knocking through the wheel or front floor area during slow turns, parking manoeuvres, or rough urban roads.

How to check

Turn at low speed on full or near-full lock and drive over a few small road imperfections.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

MOT Failure Rate

0%20%40%60%80%100%0–20,000 miles: 4.8% (251 failed / 5,215 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 7.7% (497 failed / 6,443 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 10.7% (92 failed / 863 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 12.0% (10 failed / 83 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 15.6% (5 failed / 32 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 6 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 100.0% (1 failed / 1 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2022 Ford Puma 1.0 Petrol Manual

Ford Puma buying questions

Is a 2022 Ford Puma worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2022 Ford Puma 1.0 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Ford Puma (2022)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Ford Puma?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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