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AU18 UKC

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,936 mi
Last recorded87,936 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 UKC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,936 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,091 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 68,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 60,167 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 48,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked an perished and also has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 48,004 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked an perished and also has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 30,603 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,850 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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AU18 UKC is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black 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 AU18 UKC, 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 AU18 UKC registered?

AU18 UKC is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AU18 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 UKC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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