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AA04 AAO

2014 Ford Kuga

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,960 mi
Last recorded83,960 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 AAO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,960 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Fail 25 Sep 2025 83,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 26 Sep 2024 76,318 miles

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

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Fail 26 Sep 2024 76,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 62,364 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,018 miles

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

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

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

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,489 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 52,489 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,489 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 52,489 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,391 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 47,391 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,448 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,056 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 34,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AA04 AAO is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 58,792 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 AA04 AAO, 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 12 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA04 AAO registered?

AA04 AAO is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is AA04 AAO safe to buy?

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