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AO16 DZG

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,973 mi
Last recorded59,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 DZG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 59,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 55,622 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 51,277 miles

TPMS system showing low tyre pressure

Pass 17 Jan 2023 46,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 42,760 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,050 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 40,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 38,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 38,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 31,399 miles

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

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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AO16 DZG is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 AO16 DZG, 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.

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What year was AO16 DZG registered?

AO16 DZG is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 March 2016.

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