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SP14 UTF

2014 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 UTF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Headlight levelling sensor bracket corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,663 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 18 Mar 2024 85,723 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 85,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tps light on

Pass 14 Mar 2023 77,495 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,144 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 70,134 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,414 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut not cord? (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 52,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut not cord? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread, inner edge bald

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly cut

Offside Front tyre tread, inner edge bald

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 27,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SP14 UTF 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 71.4%.

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 SP14 UTF, 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 SP14 UTF registered?

SP14 UTF is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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The MOT history for SP14 UTF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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