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A318 JOY

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,959 mi
Last recorded17,959 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA318 JOY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 17,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 15,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 14,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 13,749 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 10,209 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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A318 JOY is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A318 JOY, 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 A318 JOY registered?

A318 JOY is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is A318 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A318 JOY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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