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AK16 JXV

2016 Ford Kuga

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,604 mi
Last recorded120,604 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 JXV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,604 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,263 miles

Metal object glued to drivers airbag!

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 91,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Metal object glued to drivers airbag!

Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,554 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,246 miles

Drivers air bag has metal object attached

Fail 3 Apr 2019 26,246 miles

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

Brake reservoir loose on one side ( screw loose )

Drivers air bag has metal object attached

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 JXV is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AK16 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

AK16 JXV is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is AK16 JXV safe to buy?

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