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BA16 UBU

2016 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,148 mi
Last recorded69,148 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 UBU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 69,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 49,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,275 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 34,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,476 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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BA16 UBU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BA16 UBU, 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 BA16 UBU registered?

BA16 UBU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BA16 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 UBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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