Ford Kuga
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc
L18 DPBMOT history
L18 DPB is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 21 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 97,113 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 DPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 DPB was last recorded at 97,113 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,530 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,583 miles
- Average per year
- 6,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,113 miles
- 2025 – 95,530 miles
- 2024 – 91,887 miles
- 2023 – 88,878 miles
- 2022 – 85,243 miles
- 2021 – 81,391 miles
- 2020 – 78,027 miles
- 2019 – 70,586 miles
- 2018 – 61,032 miles
- 2017 – 51,645 miles
- 2016 – 37,557 miles
- 2015 – 26,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,113 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,113 miles (+1,583)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 97,113 miles
- Test number
- 313119720212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,530 miles (+3,643)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 95,530 miles
- Test number
- 492668910157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,887 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 91,887 miles
- Test number
- 288757560965
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail91,887 miles (+3,009)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,887 miles
- Test number
- 374477498371
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,878 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 88,878 miles
- Test number
- 761657931106
- 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))
Fail88,875 miles (+3,632)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,875 miles
- Test number
- 510131341883
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass85,243 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 85,243 miles
- Test number
- 183981399702
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail85,243 miles (+3,852)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,243 miles
- Test number
- 396096550124
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 81,391 miles
- Test number
- 229752292264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,391 miles (+3,364)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,391 miles
- Test number
- 467038096450
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass78,027 miles (+7,441)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 78,027 miles
- Test number
- 750396002347
- 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))
Pass70,586 miles (+9,554)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 70,586 miles
- Test number
- 272414129192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,032 miles (+9,387)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 61,032 miles
- Test number
- 899878014781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,645 miles (+14,088)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 51,645 miles
- Test number
- 819438703818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,557 miles (+11,394)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 37,557 miles
- Test number
- 198565475626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,163 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 26,163 miles
- Test number
- 837798225137
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail26,163 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,163 miles
- Test number
- 906907625183
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L18 DPB
- Does L18 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DPB is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 DPB?
- The MOT on L18 DPB is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 DPB done?
- L18 DPB was recorded at 97,113 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
- Has L18 DPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 DPB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 DPB 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 L18 DPB find?
- L18 DPB passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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