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AO58 AOJ

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,030 mi
Last recorded129,030 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 AOJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 129,030 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 219,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 218,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 206,867 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 192,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 187,171 miles

Exhaust mounting defective near rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front driveshaft outer gaiter leaking grease

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 187,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective near rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front driveshaft outer gaiter leaking grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 179,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 179,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 158,972 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 158,416 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 136,939 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2017 136,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner face and capping showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,093 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 110,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cracks in both front and offside rear tyre treads

Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cracks in both front and offside rear tyre treads

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm in places

Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,812 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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AO58 AOJ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 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 AO58 AOJ, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO58 AOJ is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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