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AB08 BZL

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,258 mi
Last recorded118,258 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 110,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,875 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 84,826 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 77,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 72,838 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 62,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,537 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,782 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,447 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 38,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 34,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,278 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 BZL 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 89.5%.

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 BZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 BZL registered?

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

Is AB08 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BZL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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