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AO18 ZHU

2018 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,882 mi
Last recorded77,882 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 ZHU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,882 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 54,872 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 37,347 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 17,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 16,683 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 16,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 13,241 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 ZHU is a 2018 Ford Kuga in White 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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

AO18 ZHU is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is AO18 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 ZHU 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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