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SV14 LZC

2014 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,215 mi
Last recorded85,215 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 LZC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 85,215 miles

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

undertrays insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2025 85,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section that slots into back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2024 77,018 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 73,612 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 73,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 65,710 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 65,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 58,353 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 58,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 101v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 52,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 48,533 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,364 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))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 36,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 29,611 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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SV14 LZC is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Black 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 SV14 LZC, 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 SV14 LZC registered?

SV14 LZC is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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