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AE16 RZV

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,593 mi
Last recorded135,593 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 RZV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 135,593 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S Subframe trailing arm front end by mounting bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,750 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2024 111,224 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on sub frames and suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 76,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,786 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 75,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AE16 RZV is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AE16 RZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 RZV registered?

AE16 RZV is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 RZV safe to buy?

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