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AE18 XCP

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,628 mi
Last recorded87,628 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XCP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 87,628 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belt not checked

coolant level below min

Fail 25 Aug 2025 87,628 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belt not checked

coolant level below min

Pass 26 Aug 2024 75,738 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,992 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,564 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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AE18 XCP is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,078 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 AE18 XCP, 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 8 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE18 XCP registered?

AE18 XCP is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AE18 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XCP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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