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AK10 UKJ

2010 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,900 mi
Last recorded130,900 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 130,900 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 130,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 130,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Body component likely to become detached Centre exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect close to excess (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect close to excess (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2025 124,026 miles

Offside Inner steering rack joint has close to excessive play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Head lamp has temporary repair to its security

Fail 6 Feb 2024 120,543 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Head lamp has temporary repair to its security

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 116,134 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 116,047 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to legal limit

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 106,402 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,326 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 91,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,722 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and stepped through tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,707 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge of tread

Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,339 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,332 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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AK10 UKJ is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 AK10 UKJ, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK10 UKJ is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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