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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

L16 SBAMOT history

L16 SBA is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

L16 SBA grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
123,744 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SBA was last recorded at 123,744 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,742 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,744 miles
  • 2024 – 115,263 miles
  • 2023 – 102,209 miles
  • 2022 – 91,366 miles
  • 2021 – 82,730 miles
  • 2020 – 79,237 miles
  • 2019 – 73,530 miles
  • 2018 – 65,397 miles
  • 2017 – 56,856 miles
  • 2016 – 40,519 miles
  • 2015 – 23,741 miles
  • 2014 – 8,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,744 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides drumsticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge shadowing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,744 miles (+2)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,744 miles
    Test number
    254759753298
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides drumsticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge shadowing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,742 miles (+8,479)1 dangerous1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,742 miles
    Test number
    907754712941
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides drumsticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge shadowing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,263 miles (+13,054)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,263 miles
    Test number
    657594879767
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass102,209 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,209 miles
    Test number
    605499578779
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail102,205 miles (+10,839)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,205 miles
    Test number
    788312024043
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass91,366 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,366 miles
    Test number
    198005323836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail91,362 miles (+8,632)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    996180003402
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass82,730 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,730 miles
    Test number
    694880068566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,237 miles (+5,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    795713195708
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass73,530 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    977582414959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,397 miles (+8,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    741161147121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded

  12. Pass56,856 miles (+16,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    459291104999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

  13. Pass40,519 miles (+16,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,519 miles
    Test number
    780400381111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass23,741 miles (+15,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,741 miles
    Test number
    368453485107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass8,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    8,151 miles
    Test number
    678513284198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SBA

Does L16 SBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 SBA expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 SBA?
The MOT on L16 SBA expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 SBA done?
L16 SBA was recorded at 123,744 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 10,293 miles a year.
Has L16 SBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SBA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 SBA 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 SBA find?
L16 SBA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides drumsticks, and 11 more.

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