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K888 TKH

2017 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,675 mi
Last recorded34,675 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 TKH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 34,675 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 80,942 miles

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2024 30,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 77,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 77,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 77,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 25,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,544 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 20,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,098 miles

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

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

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

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

undersheilds not alloeing full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2021 17,666 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 17,666 miles

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

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 19 Apr 2021 55,108 miles

undersheilds not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2021 55,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undersheilds not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2020 13,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,471 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,242 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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K888 TKH is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K888 TKH, 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 K888 TKH registered?

K888 TKH is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 December 2017.

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