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A5 SBE

2016 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SBE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 101,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 94,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 84,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,275 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,429 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 30,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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A5 SBE is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A5 SBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 SBE registered?

A5 SBE is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is A5 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SBE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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