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AB08 BLR

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,322 mi
Last recorded66,322 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BLR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,322 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,819 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,387 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,946 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 52,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,417 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 46,033 miles

Offside Front seat belt buckle surround missing, but still correct operation

Pass 12 May 2017 40,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,292 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 35,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 28,136 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)

Fail 1 May 2015 28,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 11,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,872 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,772 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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AB08 BLR is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AB08 BLR, 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 AB08 BLR registered?

AB08 BLR is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is AB08 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BLR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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