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AE16 SMV

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,564 mi
Last recorded103,564 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 SMV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 103,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 98,243 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,334 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 87,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,151 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,135 miles

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

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

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 SMV is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SMV, 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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What year was AE16 SMV registered?

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

Is AE16 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 SMV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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