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AE18 YNZ

2018 Ford Kuga

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,919 mi
Last recorded81,919 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YNZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 67,120 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 67,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,611 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 36,033 miles

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

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

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

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 YNZ is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Grey 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 YNZ, 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 YNZ?

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What year was AE18 YNZ registered?

AE18 YNZ is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is AE18 YNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 YNZ 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.

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