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AF16 NLU

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,376 mi
Last recorded96,376 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 NLU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,376 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 85,477 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 85,477 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected calliper bleed valve leaking and seized (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 61,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 44,393 miles

Minor chip in screen

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall is damaged no cords are exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,330 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to sidewall no cord exposed

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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AF16 NLU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black 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 AF16 NLU, 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 AF16 NLU registered?

AF16 NLU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is AF16 NLU safe to buy?

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