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CA08 ZBN

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,307 mi
Last recorded145,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 145,307 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox mounting defective

under tray covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2024 145,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox mounting defective

under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 140,845 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Undertray covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2023 140,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on the dashboard (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2022 136,671 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 132,323 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,812 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 118,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,062 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 101,821 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,546 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 93,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,512 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 79,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml light on dash

rear brake pads look low

Pass 17 May 2014 79,407 miles

rear brake pads look low

eml light on dash

Pass 25 May 2013 62,220 miles

eml on

Fail 25 May 2013 62,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 28 May 2012 53,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,043 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 ZBN is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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