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K18 BRE

2017 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,029 mi
Last recorded69,029 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 BRE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 69,029 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads 10mm Approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Radiator Support Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Corroded All Rear Suspension Components Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 69,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush Separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush Separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads 10mm Approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Radiator Support Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Corroded All Rear Suspension Components Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 61,165 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2025 61,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 46,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,496 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 37,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,122 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 31,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside 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 16 Jul 2020 26,972 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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K18 BRE is a 2017 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 K18 BRE, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K18 BRE registered?

K18 BRE is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 September 2017.

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The MOT history for K18 BRE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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