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AV08 SLZ

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,764 mi
Last recorded154,764 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 SLZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 154,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 147,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,290 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 141,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 136,044 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 130,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 120,852 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 114,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 108,601 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 108,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 92,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,929 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,929 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 69,436 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,935 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 61,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AV08 SLZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AV08 SLZ, 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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What year was AV08 SLZ registered?

AV08 SLZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is AV08 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 SLZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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