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AO16 TAV

2016 Ford Kuga

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,282 mi
Last recorded84,282 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 TAV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,282 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 75,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 45,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 34,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,715 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 16,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 16,180 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 TAV is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAV, 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 AO16 TAV registered?

AO16 TAV is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is AO16 TAV safe to buy?

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