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AO16 VDZ

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,187 mi
Last recorded181,187 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VDZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 181,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 177,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2023 173,621 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 167,457 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2022 151,162 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 128,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 104,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,739 miles

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 VDZ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

AO16 VDZ is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is AO16 VDZ safe to buy?

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