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A22 VLB

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,836 mi
Last recorded171,836 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 VLB
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 171,836 miles

Nearside Front Drop link rubber split.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 154,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) == both sides ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil == both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement == both rear trailing arm front mounting bushes deteriorated and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 154,315 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) == both sides ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread == front plate damaged, both plates faded (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil == both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement == both rear trailing arm front mounting bushes deteriorated and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 148,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective beginning to split in the centre (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and beginning to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and beginning to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 100,001 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 87,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,687 miles

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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A22 VLB is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 48,036 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 A22 VLB, 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 10 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A22 VLB registered?

A22 VLB is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is A22 VLB safe to buy?

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