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AA08 EHD

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,316 mi
Last recorded159,316 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EHD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 159,316 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2025 159,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 152,626 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 143,574 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 137,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 137,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,051 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 116,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,562 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,562 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,403 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 83,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,838 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,779 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,776 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,668 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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AA08 EHD is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 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 AA08 EHD, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA08 EHD is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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