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AE18 YMC

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,840 mi
Last recorded64,840 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YMC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,840 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 64,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 55,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 42,651 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 31,819 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 23,318 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,950 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 YMC is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YMC, 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

How do I check the history of AE18 YMC?

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What year was AE18 YMC registered?

AE18 YMC is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is AE18 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 YMC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE18 YMC have outstanding finance?

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