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AE17 UTN

2017 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,445 mi
Last recorded120,445 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 UTN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 120,445 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 20 Feb 2026 120,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2025 110,150 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 21 Feb 2025 110,150 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,587 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,289 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 61,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AE17 UTN is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AE17 UTN, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE17 UTN registered?

AE17 UTN is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AE17 UTN safe to buy?

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