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BD16 HEV

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 HEV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 56,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 55,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 51,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back/plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake back/plate corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,536 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 42,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 37,376 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 33,767 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 33,766 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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 28,304 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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BD16 HEV is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BD16 HEV, 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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BD16 HEV is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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