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AY16 WYK

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,975 mi
Last recorded80,975 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WYK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 80,975 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 4 Apr 2025 74,605 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WOULD ADVISE TREATMENT TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR AND OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF WORN ON EDGES, (TRACKING ISSUE?) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 67,516 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight movement detected within upper strut-top mounting on OSF

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,523 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 35,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AY16 WYK is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AY16 WYK, 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 AY16 WYK registered?

AY16 WYK is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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