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AU58 NCD

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,749 mi
Last recorded206,749 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 NCD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 206,749 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 200,513 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 194,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH INNER JOINTS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Fail 11 Oct 2023 194,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH INNER JOINTS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 30 Sep 2022 182,184 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 182,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 169,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 158,806 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 158,804 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 147,468 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 147,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,081 miles

Auxiliary drive belt worn and fraying.

Offside rear shock absorber weeping oil.

Whole exhaust system in poor condition with corrosion.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,934 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RUSTY

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,332 miles

offside rear shock-absorber weeping

Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear shock-absorber weeping

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,262 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

stone chip in screen

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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AU58 NCD is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AU58 NCD, 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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AU58 NCD is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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