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KM55 SLM

2017 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,088 mi
Last recorded71,088 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 SLM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,088 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 63,445 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 63,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,746 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,011 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 45,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 35,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 25,063 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 25,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 17,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 16,650 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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KM55 SLM 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 72.7%.

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 KM55 SLM, 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 KM55 SLM registered?

KM55 SLM is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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