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SM14 FRC

2014 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,206 mi
Last recorded68,206 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 FRC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 68,206 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 68,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,399 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,701 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 39,178 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 28,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,676 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 21,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 19,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, edges worn and feathered (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,616 miles

front tyres low and treads cut

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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SM14 FRC is a 2014 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM14 FRC, 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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What year was SM14 FRC registered?

SM14 FRC is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is SM14 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM14 FRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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