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Ford Kuga

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 2,521 cc

L70 SMMMOT history

L70 SMM is a silver petrol Ford Kuga first used on 29 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L70 SMM silver Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,502 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SMM was last recorded at 128,502 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,502 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,502 miles
  • 2025 – 120,320 miles
  • 2024 – 111,632 miles
  • 2023 – 104,358 miles
  • 2022 – 97,392 miles
  • 2021 – 88,863 miles
  • 2020 – 82,989 miles
  • 2018 – 70,985 miles
  • 2017 – 61,452 miles
  • 2016 – 52,761 miles
  • 2015 – 49,107 miles
  • 2014 – 41,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,502 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - wearing the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Valve stem slightly damaged on both rear wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,502 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,502 miles
    Test number
    190598147350
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - wearing the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail128,502 miles (+8,182)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,502 miles
    Test number
    560552254714
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - wearing the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass120,320 miles (+8,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,320 miles
    Test number
    135932993950
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff - O/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to the steering rack connection (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
  4. Pass111,632 miles (+7,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,632 miles
    Test number
    846543983710
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
  5. Pass104,358 miles (+6,966)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,358 miles
    Test number
    867538391527
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front of the rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass97,392 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,392 miles
    Test number
    147057387978
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
  7. Fail97,388 miles (+8,525)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,388 miles
    Test number
    316186307465
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass88,863 miles (+5,874)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,863 miles
    Test number
    179602165377
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom part (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass82,989 miles (+12,004)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,989 miles
    Test number
    103010190250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass70,985 miles (+58)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    400883765968
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device fluid pressure very weak
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged on both rear wheels (5.2.3 (j))
  11. Fail70,927 miles (+9,475)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,927 miles
    Test number
    839001708239
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative on both headlamps (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged on both rear wheels (5.2.3 (j))
  12. Pass61,452 miles (+8,691)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,452 miles
    Test number
    208217719894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,761 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,761 miles
    Test number
    383894530362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    990921177960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,107 miles (+7,669)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    251449936137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass41,438 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,438 miles
    Test number
    968085224329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,534 miles
    Test number
    905990074003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 SMM

Does L70 SMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SMM is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 SMM?
The MOT on L70 SMM is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 SMM done?
L70 SMM was recorded at 128,502 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,519 miles a year.
Has L70 SMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SMM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 SMM 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 L70 SMM find?
L70 SMM passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - wearing the inner edges.

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