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AB08 BSY

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,896 mi
Last recorded200,896 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 200,896 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 195,956 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 195,956 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 190,862 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 184,152 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 177,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 172,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 168,302 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 5 May 2015 168,302 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 155,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 127,625 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2012 100,133 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,343 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 BSY is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

AB08 BSY is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is AB08 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BSY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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