2008 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SA58 OWD
2008 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 88,103 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA58 OWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/07/2026
- 88,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA58 OWD 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 (SA58 OWD) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
SA58 OWD Mileage History
- 28/11/202283,806 mi
- 23/11/202385,469 mi+1,663 mi
- 06/11/202487,098 mi+1,629 mi
- 11/11/202487,173 mi+75 mi
- 16/07/202688,103 mi+930 mi
Average of roughly 1,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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