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AJ10 DUV

2010 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,122 mi
Last recorded161,122 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 DUV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 161,122 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 161,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level below min

Pass 3 Jan 2025 147,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 137,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,507 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 10 Jan 2023 130,484 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2022 122,577 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 122,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,143 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,355 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,675 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer shape advice change soon

unable to fully check rear seat belts

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,759 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit advice change soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,759 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit advice change soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,722 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,283 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 45,283 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,988 miles

3mm tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,651 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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AJ10 DUV is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 AJ10 DUV, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ10 DUV is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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