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CA08 USZ

2008 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,679 mi
Last recorded151,679 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 USZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 151,679 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 146,065 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 137,439 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 137,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,924 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 122,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,806 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,846 miles

Nearside indicator side repeater lamp missing but bulb present and working

Fail 18 Sep 2019 96,846 miles

Nearside indicator side repeater lamp missing but bulb present and working

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,325 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 77,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,204 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (2.4.G.1)

various covers fitted underneath preventing inspection of some components, ie brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,482 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,600 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,564 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 42,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,931 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,792 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 USZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 CA08 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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