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AP08 FSS

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,539 mi
Last recorded168,539 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FSS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 168,539 miles

Engine Coolant Level Below Minimum

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 168,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine Coolant Level Below Minimum

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2024 167,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 161,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 152,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 142,260 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 133,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 133,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 119,959 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 110,381 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 110,381 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,063 miles

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Fail 17 Jul 2017 98,063 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,538 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 86,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,958 miles

SLIGHT UN EVEN WEAR ACROSS N/S/R

Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT UN EVEN WEAR ACROSS N/S/R

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,417 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped on inside

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,676 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 60,676 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,857 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 27,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AP08 FSS is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AP08 FSS, 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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AP08 FSS is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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