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Ford Kuga road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Ford Kuga? 83% of the 6 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Ford Kuga?

Most used Ford Kuga in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 83% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (83%)
From April 2017
83% of stock
Median CO₂
162 g/km

There are 10 used Ford Kuga models currently available, spanning model years 2013 to 2019. When considering a used Kuga, understanding the UK's Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, is an important part of ownership costs. For any used car, the VED payable depends entirely on the car's first-registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. Cars registered before 1 April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions band, with lower emissions resulting in lower annual VED. Kugas registered from 1 April 2017 onwards fall under a different system: a first-year rate (which the original owner paid) followed by a standard annual flat rate. An additional surcharge applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, for the first five years from the second year of registration. Fully electric cars have historically been exempt, but this exemption is changing. Because the VED amount varies significantly depending on the specific vehicle's first-registration date, engine, and CO2 output, we cannot provide a single figure here. To check the exact VED for any Ford Kuga, please refer to the individual car's details on its listing page or use the government's vehicle enquiry service with its registration number.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

83% of Ford Kuga

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Ford Kuga road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Ford Kuga in stock now — from £8,200

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2017 Titanium Tdci

DieselManual58,595 mi2017
Band C · £35/yr
£185/mo
£8,200
cash

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Fair price

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£200/yr
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2017 Titanium 4x4 Auto

PetrolAutomatic42,128 mi2017
ULEZ ✓£200/yr
£205/mo
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Fair price

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2019 St-line Tdci

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£200/yr
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cash

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Fair price

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2018 St-line 4x4 Auto

PetrolAutomatic60,279 mi2018
£200/yr
£244/mo
£10,659
cash

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Good price

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£200/yr
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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Ford Kuga (Diesel, Petrol Parallel PHEV, Petrol), across 280 recorded variants.

Performance
118–239 bhp
Power
7.1s
0–60 mph (fastest)
129 mph
Top speed
1,498–2,522 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
27–64 mpg
Fuel economy
20–244 g/km
CO₂
42 mi
Electric range (max)
£190
Road tax (VED)
10–27 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,531 mm
Length
2,086 mm
Width
1,689 mm
Height
2,690 mm
Wheelbase
1,605 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5★
Adult
4★
Child
3★
Pedestrian

The Ford Kuga (08-12) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £20,100
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
2.5 PHEV Titanium 5dr CVTAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV239 bhp—2025
2.5 FHEV 4WD ST-Line X 5dr CVTAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid180 bhp47.1 - 48.7 mpg13323
2.5 FHEV ST-Line 5dr CVTAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid177 bhp49.6 - 52.3 mpg12322
2.5 Duratec PHEV ST-Line Edition CVT 5dAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV221 bhp43.5 mpg2221
2.0 EcoBlue 190 ST-Line Edition Auto AWD 5dAutomaticDiesel187 bhp47.1 - 49.6 mpg15022
2.5 Duratec FHEV ST-Line Edition CVT 5dAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid187 bhp50.4 - 51.4 mpg12520
1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line Edition 5dManualDiesel118 bhp56.5 - 60.1 mpg12414
ST-Line First Edition 2.5 Duratec 225PS PHEV CVT auto 5dAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV221 bhp43.5 mpg3220
ST-Line First Edition 2.0 EcoBlue 190PS auto AWD 5dAutomaticDiesel187 bhp46.3 - 47.9 mpg15921
ST-Line X First Edition 1.5 EcoBoost 150PS 5dManualPetrol147 bhp40.9 - 41.5 mpg15115
ST-Line X First Edition 2.0 EcoBlue 150PS mHEV 5dManualDiesel147 bhp54.3 - 56.5 mpg13218
ST-Line X First Edition 1.5 EcoBlue 120PS 5dManualDiesel118 bhp54.3 - 55.4 mpg13413

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Ford Kuga?
A Ford Kuga registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Ford Kugas pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Ford Kuga?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For used cars registered before April 2017, road tax (VED) is calculated based on the vehicle's CO2 emissions. For cars registered from April 2017 onwards, the first year's tax is based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard annual flat rate. Additionally, a surcharge applies for five years to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, regardless of their CO2 emissions.
How many Ford Kugas are for sale?
There are 11 Ford Kuga models currently for sale, ranging from model years 2013 to 2019.

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