MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
reversing lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
off and nearside front tyres balled on inside edge
Direction indicator incorrect colour off and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
off and nearside front tyres balled on inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeding 0.54 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre worn inside and cracking
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
anti skid light on,
engine light on,
n/s/f tyre worn inside and cracking
Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s rear (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres 2mm
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AA08 XAX 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 70%.
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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?
AA08 XAX is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 May 2008.
Is AA08 XAX safe to buy?
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