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AJ16 KNU

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,790 mi
Last recorded129,790 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 KNU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 129,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R rear trailing arm front bushes starting to come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 120,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R rear trailing arm front bushes starting to come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 107,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 107,928 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump working no fluid from jets to screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 95,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 95,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 84,057 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation in brake reading (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 73,444 miles

Rear Both tyres perishing 235/50/18

Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.55 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,995 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 60,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,905 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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AJ16 KNU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ16 KNU, 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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AJ16 KNU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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