2008 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AA08 EMV
2008 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 149,170 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA08 EMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 149,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA08 EMV 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 2008 Ford Kuga (AA08 EMV) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
AA08 EMV Mileage History
- 13/09/2023140,998 mi
- 25/09/2024144,808 mi+3,810 mi
- 25/09/2024104,808 mi-40,000 mi
- 07/08/2025149,155 mi+44,347 mi
- 08/08/2025149,170 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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