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AJ16 YYV

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,097 mi
Last recorded81,097 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YYV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 81,097 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 81,097 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 74,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2025 74,541 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,002 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2023 60,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,868 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 43,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,434 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 YYV is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black 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 YYV, 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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What year was AJ16 YYV registered?

AJ16 YYV is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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