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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L20 OVYMOT history

L20 OVY is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

L20 OVY grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
104,198 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 OVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L20 OVY was last recorded at 104,198 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,680 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
6,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,198 miles
  • 2025 – 103,680 miles
  • 2023 – 85,878 miles
  • 2022 – 75,429 miles
  • 2021 – 65,040 miles
  • 2019 – 57,953 miles
  • 2018 – 52,935 miles
  • 2017 – 46,959 miles
  • 2016 – 43,734 miles
  • 2015 – 37,962 miles
  • 2014 – 32,431 miles
  • 2013 – 27,243 miles
  • 2012 – 22,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,198 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoot wont open from outside

What MOT failures 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,198 miles (+518)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,198 miles
    Test number
    939949941649
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot wont open from outside

  2. Pass103,680 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,680 miles
    Test number
    820710976503
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  3. Fail103,675 miles (+17,797)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,675 miles
    Test number
    444263430589
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Pass85,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    248627830710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,878 miles (+10,449)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    215401308855
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,429 miles
    Test number
    572706898215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,429 miles (+10,389)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,429 miles
    Test number
    531111486189
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass65,040 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    317763199118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,953 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    196750056588
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre side wall cut

  10. Pass52,935 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    412010004059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    836553610663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,959 miles (+3,225)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    780919278513
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass43,734 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,734 miles
    Test number
    264048694090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,962 miles (+5,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    436619265231
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass32,431 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,431 miles
    Test number
    469156214305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,430 miles (+5,187)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,430 miles
    Test number
    139725914393
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass27,243 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,243 miles
    Test number
    265392123320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,233 miles
    Test number
    535101232390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 OVY

Does L20 OVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 OVY expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 OVY?
The MOT on L20 OVY expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 OVY done?
L20 OVY was recorded at 104,198 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,019 miles a year.
Has L20 OVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 OVY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 OVY 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 L20 OVY find?
L20 OVY failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing, and 6 more.

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