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AK58 HWO

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,997 mi
Last recorded156,997 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HWO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 156,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 156,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 144,575 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2024 144,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper hand brake lever worn inside calliper not operating hand brake

Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,276 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,220 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 103,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,591 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 94,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 84,976 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,861 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,204 miles

EML is illuminated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,390 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

o/s/r tyre sidewall tyre starting to crack

eml illuminated

Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

o/s/r tyre sidewall tyre starting to crack

eml illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 23,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissions engine

Pass 29 May 2012 14,983 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,516 miles

unable to obtain emission printout as vehocle has low emission engine fitted

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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AK58 HWO is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 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 AK58 HWO, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK58 HWO is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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