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HY18 NKE

2018 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,602 mi
Last recorded52,602 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY18 NKE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 52,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,426 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,638 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 43,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 35,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 27,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,554 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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HY18 NKE is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,078 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 HY18 NKE, 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 8 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HY18 NKE registered?

HY18 NKE is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is HY18 NKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY18 NKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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