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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L1 LUEMOT history

L1 LUE is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L1 LUE black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,645 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 LUE
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
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 LUE was last recorded at 115,645 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,524 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
8,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,645 miles
  • 2025 – 109,437 miles
  • 2024 – 100,469 miles
  • 2023 – 92,721 miles
  • 2022 – 82,828 miles
  • 2021 – 75,191 miles
  • 2020 – 69,138 miles
  • 2019 – 60,562 miles
  • 2018 – 52,424 miles
  • 2017 – 43,153 miles
  • 2016 – 34,421 miles
  • 2015 – 28,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,645 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at rear back boxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,645 miles (+121)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,645 miles
    Test number
    304020234086
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at rear back box
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail115,524 miles (+6,087)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    729673807968
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at rear back box
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass109,437 miles (+8,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,437 miles
    Test number
    884123705341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass100,469 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,469 miles
    Test number
    945781100092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,721 miles (+9,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,721 miles
    Test number
    229220416440
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass82,828 miles (+7,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,828 miles
    Test number
    933472259862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass75,191 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,191 miles
    Test number
    668302293504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,138 miles (+8,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    179734023895
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass60,562 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,562 miles
    Test number
    722776518223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,424 miles (+9,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,424 miles
    Test number
    456238668060
    • 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))
  11. Pass43,153 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,153 miles
    Test number
    527306392384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,421 miles (+6,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,421 miles
    Test number
    390734665436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & badly cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & badly cracked (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass28,019 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,019 miles
    Test number
    458102380591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,181 miles
    Test number
    126117365181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 LUE

Does L1 LUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 LUE is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 LUE?
The MOT on L1 LUE is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 LUE done?
L1 LUE was recorded at 115,645 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 8,067 miles a year.
Has L1 LUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 LUE has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 LUE 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 L1 LUE find?
L1 LUE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust system corroded at rear back box; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush, and 3 more.

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