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AK17 BKV

2017 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,786 mi
Last recorded151,786 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 BKV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 151,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 143,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 84,943 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 84,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 80,096 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 80,096 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 74,449 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 69,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 66,231 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 66,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AK17 BKV is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AK17 BKV, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK17 BKV registered?

AK17 BKV is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AK17 BKV safe to buy?

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