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CE58 VLT

2008 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,990 mi
Last recorded159,990 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VLT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 159,990 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 159,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 141,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 123,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,034 miles

n/s & o/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,634 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 3 Jan 2020 116,634 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s&o/s (4.1.2 (c))

front tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Jan 2019 114,265 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,358 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,223 miles

engine management light on dash (orange)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,223 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash (orange)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,010 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 48,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,535 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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CE58 VLT is a 2008 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE58 VLT, 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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CE58 VLT is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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