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AO18 BUU

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,359 mi
Last recorded84,359 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 BUU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,359 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,107 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 67,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 58,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 47,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest tread point 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest tread point 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers and shields restricts view

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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AO18 BUU is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,078 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 AO18 BUU, 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 8 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO18 BUU registered?

AO18 BUU is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AO18 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 BUU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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