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2015 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2015 Ford Kuga53,598 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 VPN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

rear subframe and suspension arms with corrosion - not excessive.

Fail 14 Jan 2026

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

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

rear subframe and suspension arms with corrosion - not excessive.

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025

Engine coolant low

Nanufacturers undertrays/covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine coolant low

Nanufacturers undertrays/covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 110,496 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 95,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 77,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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AK65 VPN is a 2015 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 53,598 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 AK65 VPN, 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 11 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK65 VPN is a 2015 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 December 2015.

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