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A21 DHL

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,855 mi
Last recorded99,855 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DHL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 91,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 82,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,536 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,180 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under floor and under body covers fitted restricting view.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,471 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres perished.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread.

both rear tyres slightly split/perished in the tread.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,623 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 48,623 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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A21 DHL is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 DHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A21 DHL registered?

A21 DHL is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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