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AK08 WPH

2008 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,143 mi
Last recorded102,143 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 WPH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,143 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,499 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 22 Feb 2021 90,307 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,307 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,536 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,262 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,261 miles

Coil spring missing and directional control affected both fronts (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,749 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres low tread.

Nearside and offside rear tyres low tread.

Offside front tyre low tread.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 55,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,987 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,730 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,432 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,623 miles

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

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

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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AK08 WPH is a 2008 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK08 WPH, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK08 WPH registered?

AK08 WPH is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is AK08 WPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 WPH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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