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AA08 EKE

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,006 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight rusting on the underbody

Pass 14 May 2025 81,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 75,212 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 66,458 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,262 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 61,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 54,061 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 54,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 49,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,177 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,851 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,703 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 14,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EKE 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 EKE, 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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What year was AA08 EKE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AA08 EKE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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