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AP08 UXA

2008 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,635 mi
Last recorded142,635 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UXA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 142,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2026 142,635 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective no under bonnet checks done (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,495 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 137,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 132,618 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 129,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,050 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 119,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone holder

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 119,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone holder

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fitted 1x h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up with washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,006 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 107,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 87,362 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,573 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,931 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,763 miles

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

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 UXA is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXA, 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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What year was AP08 UXA registered?

AP08 UXA is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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