2008 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · PD08 PER
2008 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 123,954 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PD08 PER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 123,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PD08 PER 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 (PD08 PER) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
PD08 PER Mileage History
- 03/09/2022114,859 mi
- 03/09/2023119,287 mi+4,428 mi
- 03/09/2023119,287 mi
- 25/09/2024123,077 mi+3,790 mi
- 28/02/2026123,954 mi+877 mi
Average of roughly 2,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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