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AG08 HLE

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HLE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 124,004 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2025 124,004 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 118,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

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 6 Sep 2023 113,707 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside and offside rear tyres misshapen

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,302 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,535 miles

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 6 Aug 2020 94,272 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,084 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,283 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 83,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,461 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2015 59,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washers poor

Pass 12 May 2015 59,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washers poor

Fail 20 May 2014 48,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre stepping on inside

Pass 20 May 2014 48,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre stepping on inside

Pass 24 May 2013 32,925 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 24,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,845 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 HLE is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AG08 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

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

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