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AP08 PVX

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,626 mi
Last recorded137,626 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 PVX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,626 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 137,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,131 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 133,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 129,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 129,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine malfunction warning on in dash display

Pass 19 Oct 2018 103,322 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 103,320 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelt

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 69,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,850 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 49,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres have stone cuts in tread + wearing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing + lots of stone cuts in treads

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,900 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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AP08 PVX is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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