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SO14 HBL

2014 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,539 mi
Last recorded68,539 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 HBL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,539 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 68,536 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 62,079 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 62,071 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 44,615 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,266 miles

Rear Offside & nearside parking brake cables corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer bands worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On wear limit . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside & nearside rear hand brake cables corroded .

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face on wear limit advise early replacement . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 20,195 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 15,803 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,138 miles

slight kerb damage to nsf wheel and tyre

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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SO14 HBL is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO14 HBL, 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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SO14 HBL is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 August 2014.

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