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SM14 SXR

2014 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,252 mi
Last recorded112,252 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 106,085 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 98,128 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,044 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,187 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,090 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush split and worn benefit of the doubt given, recommend renewal

Offside Rear trailing arm bush split and worn benefit of the doubt given, recommend renewal

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

rear suspension links perished and split benefit of the doubt given

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

front wiper blades worn benefit of the doubt given

rear pads starting to get low

rear suspension link bushes perished on both sides

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,408 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 35,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 35,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 SXR is a 2014 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM14 SXR registered?

SM14 SXR is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 July 2014.

Is SM14 SXR safe to buy?

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