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AO18 YLE

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,171 mi
Last recorded67,171 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 YLE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,171 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 57,022 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 53,079 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,065 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,526 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

covers and shields restricts view

Fail 27 Jan 2022 36,526 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cracked, visible condensation

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 27,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 YLE is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

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

Is AO18 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 YLE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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