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J16 SKU

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,349 mi
Last recorded73,349 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 SKU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 73,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 66,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 59,785 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 59,785 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2024 55,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 38,059 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,292 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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J16 SKU is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J16 SKU, 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 J16 SKU registered?

J16 SKU is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 February 2018.

Is J16 SKU safe to buy?

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