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AB08 HHY

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,780 mi
Last recorded149,780 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 149,780 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded.

under body off vehicle showing corrosion.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 141,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,998 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 124,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 119,281 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 119,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 116,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion all over

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

inner wings coated in dirt

Fail 24 Oct 2018 109,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

inner wings coated in dirt

Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

underside, suspension and brake components coated in dirt

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,184 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,997 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 84,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 27 May 2015 84,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 70,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2013 55,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 43,361 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,644 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 30,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HHY is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HHY, 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 HHY is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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