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AU17 VLX

2017 Ford Kuga

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,142 mi
Last recorded34,142 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 VLX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 34,142 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 34,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 30,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 26,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2022 17,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 17,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded and the pad not fully touching the disc only on the osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad worn to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2021 13,577 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,259 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 9,219 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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AU17 VLX is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLX, 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

How do I check the history of AU17 VLX?

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What year was AU17 VLX registered?

AU17 VLX is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is AU17 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 VLX 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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