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AO08 WUX

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,086 mi
Last recorded145,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WUX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 145,086 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear discs lipped

Fail 21 Jun 2016 145,086 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear discs lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2015 139,770 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both front wiper blade deteriorated

nearside rear tyre out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 130,490 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 130,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 107,439 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,519 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Traction control fault warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 71,519 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Traction control fault warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,952 miles

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

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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AO08 WUX is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO08 WUX, 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 AO08 WUX registered?

AO08 WUX is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AO08 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 WUX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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