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AP16 NWA

2016 Ford Kuga

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 NWA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 99,760 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 99,760 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 97,857 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,229 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear silencer corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 66,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,825 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH nearside seats have child seats fitted ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 53,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread (inner ) worn on limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH nearside seats have child seats fitted ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread worn to approximately 1.6 - 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,251 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 NWA is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NWA, 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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AP16 NWA is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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