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AK18 UZJ

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,812 mi
Last recorded53,812 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 UZJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 53,812 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 53,787 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 44,814 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 32,498 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 25,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 19,367 miles

Nearside Front cv boot has slight leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,211 miles

slight misting around nsf outer cv boot

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 UZJ is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

AK18 UZJ is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is AK18 UZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 UZJ 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.

Does AK18 UZJ have outstanding finance?

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