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AO18 YKX

2018 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 YKX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 70,008 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 70,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 60,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 60,656 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 48,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,715 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 27,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre down to 3.1mm

Rear suspension bushes perished

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 YKX is a 2018 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

AO18 YKX is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AO18 YKX safe to buy?

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