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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

L3 BVTMOT history

L3 BVT is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L3 BVT white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
118,401 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BVT was last recorded at 118,401 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,394 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,401 miles
  • 2025 – 113,571 miles
  • 2024 – 107,555 miles
  • 2023 – 102,415 miles
  • 2022 – 97,636 miles
  • 2021 – 93,132 miles
  • 2020 – 84,546 miles
  • 2019 – 70,802 miles
  • 2018 – 60,457 miles
  • 2017 – 50,467 miles
  • 2016 – 43,826 miles
  • 2015 – 33,143 miles
  • 2014 – 25,742 miles
  • 2013 – 17,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,401 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,401 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    118,401 miles
    Test number
    460737318036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,394 miles (+4,823)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,394 miles
    Test number
    819347404907
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,571 miles (+6,016)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,571 miles
    Test number
    876331754721
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,555 miles (+5,140)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,555 miles
    Test number
    700270703709
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,415 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,415 miles
    Test number
    715543211902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail102,410 miles (+4,774)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    499064519159
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,636 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,636 miles
    Test number
    490753015949
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres just above wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,132 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,132 miles
    Test number
    428749438519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    763150973058
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail84,546 miles (+13,744)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    511620809598
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass70,802 miles (+10,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    943474780370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass60,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    988960141945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,457 miles (+9,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    368998488342
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/r18/97v (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,467 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    148346279907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,826 miles
    Test number
    662267291159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail43,826 miles (+10,683)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,826 miles
    Test number
    984919573928
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass33,143 miles (+7,401)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,143 miles
    Test number
    367764735026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,742 miles (+7,948)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,742 miles
    Test number
    186163244445
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass17,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,794 miles
    Test number
    807098153074
    • NoteNo smoke detected on emissions test

Questions about L3 BVT

Does L3 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BVT is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BVT?
The MOT on L3 BVT is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BVT done?
L3 BVT was recorded at 118,401 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,371 miles a year.
Has L3 BVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BVT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 BVT 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 L3 BVT find?
L3 BVT passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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