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AG08 HHZ

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,033 mi
Last recorded132,033 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HHZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 132,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 128,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 121,049 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2021 115,115 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 115,113 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 110,698 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,936 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 106,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,127 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,417 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,077 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, 1 bolt broken off strongly advise renewal (7.1.2)

oil leak at differential

oil leak at engine

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 68,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 47,486 miles

rear diff oil leak

traction control light on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,432 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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AG08 HHZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 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 AG08 HHZ, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AG08 HHZ registered?

AG08 HHZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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