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AK18 SBV

2018 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,693 mi
Last recorded94,693 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 SBV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 83,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,265 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 73,265 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2023 64,309 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 54,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 40,905 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AK18 SBV is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,078 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 AK18 SBV, 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 8 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK18 SBV registered?

AK18 SBV is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is AK18 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 SBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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