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AV18 VZL

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,725 mi
Last recorded65,725 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 VZL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 65,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,942 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 50,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,535 miles

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

rear tyres lumpy

Fail 31 Jul 2021 34,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear tyres lumpy

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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AV18 VZL is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV18 VZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV18 VZL registered?

AV18 VZL is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AV18 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 VZL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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