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CA08 KBU

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,292 mi
Last recorded130,292 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 KBU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 130,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,538 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,548 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 OF THEM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,555 miles

Front pads 3 to 4mm

Fail 26 Jul 2017 91,555 miles

Front pads 3 to 4mm

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,117 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,283 miles

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

sligth smearing front weiper blades

Fail 10 Jun 2014 69,266 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml on oil service on

tyres 2mm to 4mm

Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,266 miles

eml on oil service on

tyres 2mm to 4mm

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,282 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,095 miles

child seat in n/s/r unable to check seat belt

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 36,871 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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CA08 KBU is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 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 CA08 KBU, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA08 KBU is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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