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AO18 HBA

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,280 mi
Last recorded81,280 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 HBA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,280 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted covering various testable items

Fail 24 Mar 2025 80,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre going of shape/stepped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape/stepped

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

undertrays fitted covering various testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,895 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 52,309 miles

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

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

brake fluid level becoming low

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,145 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 21 Mar 2022 36,923 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 24,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (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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AO18 HBA is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

AO18 HBA is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AO18 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 HBA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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