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AO18 TWU

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,438 mi
Last recorded47,438 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 TWU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 47,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 38,853 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 34,392 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 27,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 21,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 14,250 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 TWU is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black 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 TWU, 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

How do I check the history of AO18 TWU?

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What year was AO18 TWU registered?

AO18 TWU is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is AO18 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 TWU 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.

Does AO18 TWU have outstanding finance?

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