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AP16 UVM

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,204 mi
Last recorded100,204 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 UVM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 100,204 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 100,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,040 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked but secure and not affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 63,609 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens damaged but pattern not affected by damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 63,604 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens damaged but pattern not affected by damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 52,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,086 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 31,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,157 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 UVM is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey 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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

AP16 UVM is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 August 2016.

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