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Ford Kuga

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,498 cc

L16 JOAMOT history

L16 JOA is a black petrol Ford Kuga first used on 7 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 118,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

L16 JOA black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,034 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 JOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 JOA was last recorded at 118,034 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 4,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,786 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,248 miles
Average per year
8,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,034 miles
  • 2024 – 110,365 miles
  • 2022 – 106,641 miles
  • 2021 – 95,272 miles
  • 2020 – 83,141 miles
  • 2019 – 72,081 miles
  • 2018 – 56,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,034 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,034 miles (+4,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,034 miles
    Test number
    595297443251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass113,786 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    777561219713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,365 miles (+3,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,365 miles
    Test number
    676158225396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass106,641 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,641 miles
    Test number
    265306163572
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs backing plate corrded
  5. Fail106,638 miles (+10,993)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    591789503418
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs backing plate corrded
  6. Pass95,645 miles (+373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    259124717671
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail95,272 miles (+12,131)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,272 miles
    Test number
    834013549610
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass83,141 miles (+11,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,141 miles
    Test number
    520030983693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass72,081 miles (+15,333)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    694610983413
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass56,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,748 miles
    Test number
    935436079525
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted

Questions about L16 JOA

Does L16 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 JOA is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 JOA?
The MOT on L16 JOA is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 JOA done?
L16 JOA was recorded at 118,034 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 8,758 miles a year.
Has L16 JOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 JOA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 JOA 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 L16 JOA find?
L16 JOA passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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