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AB14 SUL

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,592 mi
Last recorded104,592 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB14 SUL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 104,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,815 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,261 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From radiator due to front end damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged and worn inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged and worn inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All rear suspension corroded and rear sub frame

Fail 18 Jan 2025 95,261 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to pads to low all-round (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box incorrectly fitted and coming off (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive From radiator due to front end damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged and worn inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged and worn inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All rear suspension corroded and rear sub frame

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn, advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn, advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 85,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn, advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn, advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum.

oil level low.

Pass 21 Jan 2023 74,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,488 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 64,488 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,343 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 50,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 40,690 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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AB14 SUL is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2016 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 48,036 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 AB14 SUL, 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 10 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB14 SUL is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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