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AO16 HWX

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,145 mi
Last recorded102,145 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 82,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

no emissions detected

Pass 7 Aug 2021 77,115 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 77,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 65,810 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall small cuts

Fail 23 Apr 2019 43,591 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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall small cuts

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 HWX 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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

AO16 HWX is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is AO16 HWX safe to buy?

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