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AU58 YGH

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,593 mi
Last recorded111,593 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 111,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 111,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 103,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 103,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 101,161 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,373 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 91,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also out of shape 235/50/ZR18 101W EX/LOAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,145 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2019 79,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

O/S/R tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Sep 2018 74,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50ZR18 101W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50ZR18 101W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,204 miles

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

child's seat fitted rear center

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,683 miles

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

both front top strut mounts dry/noisy

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2016 64,683 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front top strut mounts dry/noisy

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on the inner edge and cords nearly on show please change A.S.A.P (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 58,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on the inner edge and cords nearly on show please change A.S.A.P (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,948 miles

All tryes starting to wear inner edges out

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,238 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,035 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,279 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside 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 YGH is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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