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AK58 VAM

2008 Ford Kuga

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,195 mi
Last recorded152,195 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 VAM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 152,195 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 152,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 145,889 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 142,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 136,115 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 136,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 122,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 60,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,477 miles

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 VAM is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VAM, 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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What year was AK58 VAM registered?

AK58 VAM is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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