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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

9 LKEMOT history

9 LKE is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 28 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

9 LKE black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,460 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 LKE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 LKE was last recorded at 131,460 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 8,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,462 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,998 miles
Average per year
8,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,460 miles
  • 2025 – 122,462 miles
  • 2024 – 112,803 miles
  • 2023 – 103,849 miles
  • 2022 – 93,224 miles
  • 2021 – 79,060 miles
  • 2020 – 69,400 miles
  • 2019 – 67,157 miles
  • 2018 – 57,801 miles
  • 2017 – 51,856 miles
  • 2016 – 48,636 miles
  • 2015 – 41,347 miles
  • 2014 – 29,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,460 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,460 miles
    Test number
    317214127048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail131,460 miles (+8,998)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,460 miles
    Test number
    760550917392
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass122,462 miles (+9,659)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    462149233239
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass112,803 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    645725482489
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail112,797 miles (+8,948)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    234061778134
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass103,849 miles (+10,625)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,849 miles
    Test number
    378083228915
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,224 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,224 miles
    Test number
    386364909644
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear subframe

  8. Fail93,224 miles (+14,164)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,224 miles
    Test number
    942241681063
    • MajorNearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear subframe

  9. Pass79,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,060 miles
    Test number
    434209135847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,050 miles (+9,650)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,050 miles
    Test number
    785305401081
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass69,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    856853116616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear subframe / suspension

  12. Fail69,400 miles (+2,243)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    744398721276
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear subframe / suspension

  13. Pass67,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    660948624559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail67,157 miles (+9,356)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    795818241339
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass57,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    436673540990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,801 miles (+5,945)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    335669091912
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass51,856 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    698006040258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,636 miles (+7,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,636 miles
    Test number
    791122746375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs starting to rust

  19. Pass41,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    253252361133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,347 miles (+4,326)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    200723702379
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in

  21. Fail37,021 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,021 miles
    Test number
    138049765065
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inside edge

  22. Pass37,021 miles (+7,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,021 miles
    Test number
    996789665058
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inside edge

  23. Pass29,191 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,191 miles
    Test number
    506738174083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRemote key battery low warning displayed in cluster

  24. Fail29,191 miles1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,191 miles
    Test number
    838778874060
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLow washer fluid warning light on
    • NoteRemote key warning message displayed
    • NoteWater leak under vehicle

Questions about 9 LKE

What vehicle is registration 9 LKE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 LKE on a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 28 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 9 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 LKE is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 LKE?
The MOT on 9 LKE is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 LKE done?
9 LKE was recorded at 131,460 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 8,360 miles a year.
Has 9 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 LKE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 9 LKE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 9 LKE find?
9 LKE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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