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CA08 VWU

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 89,117 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 80,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 78,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 76,534 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,755 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,602 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge balled (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,233 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 40,256 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,124 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,468 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 VWU is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

CA08 VWU is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is CA08 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 VWU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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