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SL14 AUU

2014 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,236 mi
Last recorded143,236 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 AUU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 143,236 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides, very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe and anti roll bar corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2024 136,397 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak / Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 129,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak / Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leak

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,806 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,562 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 115,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,447 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 100,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,493 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,918 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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SL14 AUU is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 58,792 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 SL14 AUU, 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 12 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL14 AUU is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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