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CA08 ZCO

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ZCO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 104,748 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

damp around fuel pump no leak found time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2024 104,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

damp around fuel pump no leak found time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,421 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 99,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,521 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,152 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges , offside badly . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,709 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,652 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,486 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 58,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 57,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,106 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2014 47,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,838 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both rear outer positions

Incorrect formated number plates < have large star on plates front and rear. the only symbaol allowed is national flag (manditory failure as of 1st april 2012)

Undetected peak, cigar lighter socket defective for pick up

Fail 7 Aug 2012 30,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both rear outer positions

Incorrect formated number plates < have large star on plates front and rear. the only symbaol allowed is national flag (manditory failure as of 1st april 2012)

Undetected peak, cigar lighter socket defective for pick up

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,389 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ZCO is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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