2016 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · PK16 ETD
2016 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 67,911 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK16 ETD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 67,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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PK16 ETD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Kuga (PK16 ETD) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
PK16 ETD Mileage History
- 04/01/202448,891 mi
- 16/12/202454,122 mi+5,231 mi
- 09/06/202556,393 mi+2,271 mi
- 10/08/202667,850 mi+11,457 mi
- 20/08/202667,911 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 7,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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