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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L4 CBYMOT history

L4 CBY is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 133,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

L4 CBY white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,177 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CBY was last recorded at 133,177 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 17,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,832 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
17,345 miles
Average per year
9,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,177 miles
  • 2025 – 115,832 miles
  • 2024 – 108,597 miles
  • 2023 – 101,022 miles
  • 2022 – 92,664 miles
  • 2021 – 80,983 miles
  • 2019 – 66,664 miles
  • 2018 – 55,178 miles
  • 2017 – 46,510 miles
  • 2016 – 31,032 miles
  • 2015 – 24,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,177 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,177 miles (+17,345)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,177 miles
    Test number
    248523833851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,832 miles (+7,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,832 miles
    Test number
    335059108257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass108,597 miles (+7,575)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,597 miles
    Test number
    960113461584
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass101,022 miles (+8,358)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,022 miles
    Test number
    292971762580
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass92,664 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,664 miles
    Test number
    374113024825
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  6. Fail92,654 miles (+11,671)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,654 miles
    Test number
    127828012575
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  7. Pass80,983 miles (+14,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,983 miles
    Test number
    258867237811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on
  8. Pass66,664 miles (+11,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    742563788363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass55,178 miles (+8,668)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    379475736113
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
  10. Pass46,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    661442814152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,510 miles (+3,759)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    794232875629
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass42,751 miles (+11,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,751 miles
    Test number
    448111263244
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
  13. Pass31,032 miles (+6,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,032 miles
    Test number
    616498038665
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  14. Pass24,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,474 miles
    Test number
    919282385047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 CBY

Does L4 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CBY is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 CBY?
The MOT on L4 CBY is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 CBY done?
L4 CBY was recorded at 133,177 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 9,602 miles a year.
Has L4 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CBY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 CBY 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 L4 CBY find?
L4 CBY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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