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SL14 NBZ

2014 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 NBZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 94,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 87,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 77,328 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 77,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 235/50R18 101Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 3.9mm @centre of tread. 235/50R18 101Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 235/50R18 101Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 235/50R18 101Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 235/50R18 101Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 235/50R18 101Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,021 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 58,016 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,241 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,836 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 29,836 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 29,172 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 NBZ is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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