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L331 SLA

2017 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,370 mi
Last recorded79,370 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 SLA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 79,370 miles

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

heat shield around fuel tank insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2025 73,570 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Mar 2024 67,944 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 67,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

camera fitted but not in drivers view at time of test

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,573 miles

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

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

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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L331 SLA is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L331 SLA, 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 L331 SLA registered?

L331 SLA is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is L331 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L331 SLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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