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B18 LYE

2013 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,639 mi
Last recorded138,639 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LYE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 138,639 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 125,666 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 125,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 113,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,896 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,177 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 55,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,334 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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B18 LYE is a 2013 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 64,414 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 B18 LYE, 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 13 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B18 LYE registered?

B18 LYE is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is B18 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 LYE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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