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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L5 SKXMOT history

L5 SKX is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L5 SKX white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,341 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SKX
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SKX was last recorded at 143,341 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,329 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
10,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,341 miles
  • 2025 – 135,340 miles
  • 2024 – 128,706 miles
  • 2023 – 122,305 miles
  • 2021 – 116,460 miles
  • 2020 – 111,700 miles
  • 2019 – 101,019 miles
  • 2018 – 80,692 miles
  • 2017 – 63,907 miles
  • 2016 – 52,060 miles
  • 2015 – 30,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,341 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,341 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,341 miles
    Test number
    123436118111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail143,329 miles (+7,989)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,329 miles
    Test number
    731027390583
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass135,340 miles (+6,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,340 miles
    Test number
    294905683268
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,706 miles
    Test number
    557202272677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slight wear inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail128,706 miles (+6,401)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,706 miles
    Test number
    937916077485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slight wear inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass122,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,305 miles
    Test number
    177520990916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,305 miles (+5,845)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,305 miles
    Test number
    470762986173
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass116,460 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,460 miles
    Test number
    367588142707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,700 miles (+10,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,700 miles
    Test number
    886045640496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,019 miles (+20,327)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,019 miles
    Test number
    535754141014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,692 miles (+16,785)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    825439649194
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,907 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    785164624799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,778 miles (+11,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,778 miles
    Test number
    927292882296
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass52,060 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    921001941551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,006 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    635238107432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail52,006 miles (+9,191)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    490683110710
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass42,815 miles (+12,082)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,815 miles
    Test number
    920059084490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,733 miles
    Test number
    485163585070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SKX

Does L5 SKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SKX is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SKX?
The MOT on L5 SKX is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SKX done?
L5 SKX was recorded at 143,341 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 10,376 miles a year.
Has L5 SKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SKX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 SKX 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 L5 SKX find?
L5 SKX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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