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BBZ 31

2010 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,714 mi
Last recorded149,714 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 31
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 149,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 143,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres slightly misshaped

underside side of vehicle and multiple components rusted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 137,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 127,764 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 127,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 122,525 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 115,913 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 115,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,401 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,325 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,274 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,296 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 89,032 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,109 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 56,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,529 miles

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

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

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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BBZ 31 is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBZ 31, 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 BBZ 31 registered?

BBZ 31 is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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