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At a glance
This 2016 Ford Kuga Petrol 1498cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 79,724 miles on the clock, averaging 4,678 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Kuga issues include tailgate catch/latch knocking and gear lever gaiter wear.
MOT & Mileage History for YO16 LWS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,724 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,116 |
| Average per year | 4,678 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Kuga
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Kuga models (2012–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Tailgate catch/latch knocking
The tailgate catch mechanism wears or loosens, causing play in the latch assembly. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (new catch + labour).[1]
Gear lever gaiter wear
Rubber gaiter around the gear shifter splits or degrades prematurely. · Typical repair: £50-£150 (new gaiter + labour).[1]
Door creaks
Door hinges or seals dry out/wear, causing friction in the door mechanism. · Typical repair: £80-£200 (grease hinges/seals or replace bushes).[1]
Keyless entry door handle sensor failure
Salt/water ingress corrodes sensors in the exterior door handles (keyless models). · Typical repair: £150-£400 (clean/replace handle sensor).[2][3]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YO16 LWS |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YO — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About YO16 LWS
What car is YO16 LWS?
YO16 LWS is a grey Ford Kuga, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2016.
What is the mileage of YO16 LWS?
The last recorded mileage for YO16 LWS was 79,724 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YO16 LWS passed its MOT?
YO16 LWS has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.
Is YO16 LWS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YO16 LWS is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is YO16 LWS?
YO16 LWS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.