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AB08 BPO

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,193 mi
Last recorded126,193 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BPO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 126,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,465 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 115,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody shoeing signs of weakness

Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,063 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 90,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 80,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,711 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 69,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,987 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,581 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,159 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 32,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,651 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,068 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 BPO is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BPO, 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 BPO registered?

AB08 BPO is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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