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AP18 YTY

2018 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,741 mi
Last recorded44,741 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 YTY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 44,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 36,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly / cut in tread / worn unevenly / nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 30,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall and has a deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 30,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Undertray not fully secure Offside central undertray damaged and not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall and has a deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 23,256 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 23,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 14,945 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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AP18 YTY is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,078 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 AP18 YTY, 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 8 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP18 YTY registered?

AP18 YTY is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 April 2018.

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