Ford Kuga
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc
K40 KJCMOT history
K40 KJC is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,807 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 165,807 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,229 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 KJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 KJC was last recorded at 165,807 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 165,804 miles · 5 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 10,229 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,807 miles
- 2025 – 153,549 miles
- 2024 – 144,799 miles
- 2023 – 135,488 miles
- 2022 – 123,856 miles
- 2021 – 109,754 miles
- 2020 – 103,992 miles
- 2019 – 89,403 miles
- 2018 – 81,221 miles
- 2017 – 70,044 miles
- 2016 – 60,088 miles
- 2015 – 47,171 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,807 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
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 has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,807 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 165,807 miles
- Test number
- 544398558232
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail165,804 miles (+12,255)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,804 miles
- Test number
- 637016160695
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower under gearbox. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass153,549 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 153,549 miles
- Test number
- 882244593124
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail153,546 miles (+8,747)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,546 miles
- Test number
- 883274330695
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,799 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 144,799 miles
- Test number
- 786012091051
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail144,798 miles (+9,310)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,798 miles
- Test number
- 685213935361
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,488 miles (+11,632)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 135,488 miles
- Test number
- 378564146271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass123,856 miles (+14,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 123,856 miles
- Test number
- 345092942037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,754 miles (+5,762)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 109,754 miles
- Test number
- 315115334248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,992 miles (+14,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 103,992 miles
- Test number
- 154615439080
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,403 miles (+8,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,403 miles
- Test number
- 900791273646
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,221 miles (+11,177)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 81,221 miles
- Test number
- 138530164920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,044 miles (+9,956)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 70,044 miles
- Test number
- 272754566943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,088 miles (+12,917)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,088 miles
- Test number
- 681191893840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,171 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 47,171 miles
- Test number
- 878821665090
- NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edge
Questions about K40 KJC
- Does K40 KJC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 KJC is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 KJC?
- The MOT on K40 KJC is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 KJC done?
- K40 KJC was recorded at 165,807 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 10,229 miles a year.
- Has K40 KJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 KJC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on K40 KJC 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 K40 KJC find?
- K40 KJC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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