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AY16 YEU

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,239 mi
Last recorded86,239 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YEU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall says inside on out side of tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 79,782 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 58,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 54,835 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 54,834 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,140 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 2 Mar 2019 42,864 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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AY16 YEU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

AY16 YEU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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