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AU16 XBD

2016 Ford Kuga

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,061 mi
Last recorded91,061 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XBD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,061 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 91,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres cracking around outer sidewalls

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2024 83,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres cracking around outer sidewalls

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,095 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,987 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,393 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,386 miles

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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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AU16 XBD is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,498cc petrol 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 AU16 XBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 XBD registered?

AU16 XBD is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is AU16 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 XBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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