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AU08 MEV

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,053 mi
Last recorded141,053 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 MEV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 141,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 137,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 133,578 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 131,896 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 131,719 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,372 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,164 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under bonnet component covered

Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,059 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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AU08 MEV is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 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 AU08 MEV, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 MEV registered?

AU08 MEV is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is AU08 MEV safe to buy?

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