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AX10 HKU

2010 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,404 mi
Last recorded143,404 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX10 HKU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 143,404 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 138,078 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 134,341 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 127,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,242 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 114,242 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,248 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 105,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge. Ply/cords almost exposed! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge. Ply/cords almost exposed! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,847 miles

Both rear tyres perished - 235/55R17

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,561 miles

Front Tyres wearing on the inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,699 miles

All four tyres wearing low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,456 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,513 miles

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

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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AX10 HKU is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 AX10 HKU, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX10 HKU registered?

AX10 HKU is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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