CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD16 NLP

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,524 mi
Last recorded81,524 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 NLP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,524 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 81,524 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 72,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 62,929 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 62,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,467 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 50,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,061 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 44,061 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 35,310 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,189 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Kuga reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD16 NLP is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD16 NLP?

You can check the full history of BD16 NLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD16 NLP registered?

BD16 NLP is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is BD16 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 NLP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD16 NLP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD16 NLP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.