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SW14 GKY

2014 Ford Kuga

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,634 mi
Last recorded116,634 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 GKY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,634 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box has a poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 116,567 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 4 x 4 and n/s/r binding to much to carry out test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen wash level (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective back box has a poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light out

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 17 Dec 2024 101,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm, and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 101,811 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective lock nut to track rod end loose, tighten nut up (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm, and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,225 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 72,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,141 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,520 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 55,219 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,244 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SW14 GKY is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW14 GKY, 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 SW14 GKY registered?

SW14 GKY is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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