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AJ18 UYK

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 UYK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 98,365 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 98,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,461 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 81,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,216 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 55,357 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,467 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,415 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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AJ18 UYK is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,078 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 AJ18 UYK, 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 8 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ18 UYK registered?

AJ18 UYK is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 August 2018.

Is AJ18 UYK safe to buy?

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