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AP14 VEL

2014 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,365 mi
Last recorded85,365 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 VEL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,365 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 85,359 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,324 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,383 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie rod bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,696 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,927 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,289 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on inner/outer edges

Pass 15 May 2019 37,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 30,464 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 25 May 2017 23,273 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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AP14 VEL is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 58,792 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 AP14 VEL, 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 12 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP14 VEL registered?

AP14 VEL is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 April 2014.

Is AP14 VEL safe to buy?

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