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AK13 GWA

2013 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,283 mi
Last recorded120,283 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 GWA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 120,283 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 120,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 110,456 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 31 Jan 2025 110,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Jan 2024 96,704 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,684 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 78,684 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 76,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,138 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,736 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,136 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,263 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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AK13 GWA is a 2013 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 64,414 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 AK13 GWA, 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 13 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK13 GWA is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 May 2013.

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