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AO18 PVE

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,618 mi
Last recorded51,618 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 51,618 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 44,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 43,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 27,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 20,023 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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AO18 PVE 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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

AO18 PVE is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is AO18 PVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 PVE 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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