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AA08 XAU

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,846 mi
Last recorded159,846 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 159,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 151,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,585 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

permissible wear in various steering and suspension components

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 140,580 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

permissible wear in various steering and suspension components

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 127,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,260 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 112,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,218 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 84,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing showing cords in areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing showing cords in areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,434 miles

d.s.m unable to detect any smoke reading

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,682 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,885 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 56,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,696 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,996 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 XAU 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 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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