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A23 CDC

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,397 mi
Last recorded75,397 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CDC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 75,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,304 miles

Nearside Front headlamp hdi fitted to main beam only

Offside Front headlamp hdi fitted to main beam only

Fail 24 Feb 2025 62,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 52,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 44,341 miles

Near side front wipers smearing the screen

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 33,346 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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A23 CDC is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A23 CDC, 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 8 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 CDC registered?

A23 CDC is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 February 2018.

Is A23 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 CDC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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