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AP16 KLU

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,313 mi
Last recorded122,313 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 KLU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,257 miles

heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2024 109,229 miles

Heat shield above back box insecure.

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

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))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 108,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield above back box insecure.

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 96,906 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,829 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 73,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,433 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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AP16 KLU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 48,036 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 AP16 KLU, 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 10 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP16 KLU registered?

AP16 KLU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is AP16 KLU safe to buy?

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