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Ford Kuga

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L40 HMAMOT history

L40 HMA is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 12 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L40 HMA blue Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,958 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HMA
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
12 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HMA was last recorded at 129,958 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 11,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,245 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,713 miles
Average per year
10,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,958 miles
  • 2024 – 118,245 miles
  • 2023 – 105,492 miles
  • 2022 – 90,339 miles
  • 2021 – 78,225 miles
  • 2020 – 64,814 miles
  • 2019 – 57,181 miles
  • 2018 – 48,101 miles
  • 2017 – 39,465 miles
  • 2016 – 35,462 miles
  • 2015 – 30,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,958 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,958 miles
    Test number
    648040136796
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,958 miles (+11,713)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,958 miles
    Test number
    818310042216
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,245 miles
    Test number
    527266278252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,245 miles (+12,753)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,245 miles
    Test number
    557529360039
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass105,492 miles (+15,153)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,492 miles
    Test number
    557848212789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,339 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    574693518484
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail90,339 miles (+12,114)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    791073294767
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    206071324654
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail78,225 miles (+13,411)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    156738967679
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,814 miles (+7,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    192191216875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass57,181 miles (+9,080)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    361396061667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,101 miles (+8,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    683629869867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass39,465 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,465 miles
    Test number
    334630433025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,462 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,462 miles
    Test number
    714820228699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,409 miles
    Test number
    290029056409
    • AdvisoryBOTH front tyres worn on inner tread

Questions about L40 HMA

Does L40 HMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HMA is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 HMA?
The MOT on L40 HMA is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HMA done?
L40 HMA was recorded at 129,958 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 10,030 miles a year.
Has L40 HMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HMA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 HMA 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 L40 HMA find?
L40 HMA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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