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AU58 RTV

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,267 mi
Last recorded145,267 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 RTV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 145,267 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 145,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 137,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 129,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,939 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,125 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Sep 2018 94,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pads getting low

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,254 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,494 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,174 miles

rear inner brake pad looks about 3/4 worn

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear inner brake pad looks about 3/4 worn

Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,108 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres on 3mm

offside front tyre cutting out on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,108 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm

offside front tyre cutting out on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,227 miles

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

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

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

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 RTV is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTV, 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 RTV is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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