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AJ16 RKU

2016 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 RKU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 144,690 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 144,690 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 137,898 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 137,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge weather cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges as well (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,048 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,174 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 76,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,593 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 30,341 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 RKU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ16 RKU registered?

AJ16 RKU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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