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AV66 SZJ

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,014 mi
Last recorded102,014 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 102,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 102,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 95,869 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 95,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ECU Scan & clear code (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 92,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,308 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 87,306 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,999 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts + nsr (5.2.3 (e))

tpms lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2021 72,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm outer tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 72,792 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm outer tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,669 miles

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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AV66 SZJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 48,036 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 AV66 SZJ, 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 10 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV66 SZJ registered?

AV66 SZJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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