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AK16 ETX

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,223 mi
Last recorded83,223 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 ETX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,223 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 83,223 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 73,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,571 miles

All underside suspension components heavily rusted.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,202 miles

rear sub frame heavy rust

underbody covers

Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,682 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 37,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 30,885 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,769 miles

Undertray and engine cover fitted

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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AK16 ETX is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AK16 ETX, 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 AK16 ETX registered?

AK16 ETX is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AK16 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 ETX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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