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BV10 JAO

2010 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,178 mi
Last recorded195,178 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 JAO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 195,178 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 190,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 189,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 179,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 179,864 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 175,630 miles

Central Rear seat belt rough operation

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 7 Feb 2023 175,042 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Pass 31 Jan 2022 164,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre rear seat belt rough operation

clutch rubber missing

Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,775 miles

Central Rear seatbelt rough operation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch rubber missing

Fail 25 Jan 2021 150,775 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seatbelt rough operation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch rubber missing

Pass 4 Feb 2020 140,472 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Feb 2020 140,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Feb 2019 123,123 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 123,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 111,989 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,966 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,916 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,892 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 63,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,923 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2013 49,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BV10 JAO is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV10 JAO, 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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BV10 JAO is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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