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AK16 EXZ

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,086 mi
Last recorded88,086 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 EXZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,086 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 88,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust corroding

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,056 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 48,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,701 miles

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))

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 EXZ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White 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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

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

Is AK16 EXZ safe to buy?

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