2016 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · AW04 AAO
2016 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 41,719 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AW04 AAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 41,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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AW04 AAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Kuga (AW04 AAO) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AW04 AAO Mileage History
- 17/05/202221,641 mi
- 04/05/202324,243 mi+2,602 mi
- 12/02/202427,575 mi+3,332 mi
- 04/03/202534,147 mi+6,572 mi
- 16/02/202641,719 mi+7,572 mi
Average of roughly 5,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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