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AA08 EMV

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,170 mi
Last recorded149,170 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EMV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 149,170 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 7 Aug 2025 149,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried out

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,808 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2024 144,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 140,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 137,534 miles

All suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 137,534 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Offside front leveling device linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Offside rear bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

All suspension components corroded

Bolt missing from power steering pipes to steering rack bracket

Exhaust heat shield insecure at the rear

Pass 16 Sep 2021 131,500 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 125,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,941 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 122,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 15 May 2018 114,108 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 114,094 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 112,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,873 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,255 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,790 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,812 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 EMV is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AA08 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

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

Is AA08 EMV safe to buy?

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