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AM08 NAT

2017 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,666 mi
Last recorded81,666 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NAT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 81,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,446 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 90,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,763 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 64,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated blown up to 34psi (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 85,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated blown up to 34psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,573 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jul 2022 72,742 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,372 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,910 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 40,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,523 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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AM08 NAT is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AM08 NAT, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 NAT registered?

AM08 NAT is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is AM08 NAT safe to buy?

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