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AO16 VDK

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VDK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 116,516 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2026 116,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lower sidelight / when brake applied sidelight comes on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 105,287 miles

Coolant leak Engine bay area

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear tyre stepping cuts in tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder flat spots inner shoulder wear cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advise NO COOLANT in header tank empty

Fail 12 May 2025 105,201 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm Front bush worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Engine bay area

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear tyre stepping cuts in tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder flat spots inner shoulder wear cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advise NO COOLANT in header tank empty

Pass 15 May 2024 95,953 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 84,543 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 84,543 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs badly corroded and ridged on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 64,336 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 64,336 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 41,835 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 41,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,140 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 7 Jul 2020 37,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 30,181 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))

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 VDK is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VDK, 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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AO16 VDK is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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