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AB08 BWK

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,071 mi
Last recorded168,071 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 168,071 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 153,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 153,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,921 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 131,770 miles

Both rear shock absorbers becoming weak

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts have small areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded s)(nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar/attachment corroded slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 109,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 100,025 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 100,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 82,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 64,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 64,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 46,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 38,747 miles

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 9 May 2013 30,368 miles

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated on inner edge, not exposing ply or cords.

Pass 8 May 2012 21,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 10,869 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 BWK is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BWK, 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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AB08 BWK is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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