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AO18 HRL

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,741 mi
Last recorded32,741 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 HRL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 32,741 miles

small cuts in osr tyre tread

Pass 12 Mar 2025 30,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front slight bind on nsf brake

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 26,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 23,505 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres over 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 23,505 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres over 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 20,846 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,795 miles

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

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 HRL is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc 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 HRL, 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.

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What year was AO18 HRL registered?

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

Is AO18 HRL safe to buy?

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