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CA08 LKZ

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LKZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,509 miles

advise undersealing

Fail 16 Oct 2025 125,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 117,867 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,744 miles

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,924 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,443 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,646 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 89,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,955 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear axle has surface rust

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 May 2018 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear axle has surface rust

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 78,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,936 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 58,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

offside front tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,375 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,445 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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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CA08 LKZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LKZ, 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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What year was CA08 LKZ registered?

CA08 LKZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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