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AL05 MKY

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,022 mi
Last recorded87,022 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 MKY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 87,022 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 86,983 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlight level sensor is broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 80,316 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 18 May 2024 73,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 65,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT OUTER AND INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 56,918 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 56,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted BRAKE PAD LINING DETACHED FROM METAL BASE (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 50,840 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trialing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 44,939 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 44,929 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 37,388 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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AL05 MKY is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 48,036 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 AL05 MKY, 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 10 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL05 MKY registered?

AL05 MKY is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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