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CA08 MEV

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,343 mi
Last recorded145,343 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 145,343 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,760 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 141,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 93,047 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 93,047 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,736 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil level below min prior to test -oil added

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 49,513 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,557 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 MEV is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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