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AU17 VKS

2017 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,759 mi
Last recorded95,759 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 VKS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,759 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel trailing arm bushes x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 90,953 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel trailing arm bushes x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 ****advise replacement**** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 72,615 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,320 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2023 62,320 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,233 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,513 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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AU17 VKS is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AU17 VKS, 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 9 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 AU17 VKS registered?

AU17 VKS is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AU17 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 VKS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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