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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L70 ULUMOT history

L70 ULU is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L70 ULU 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,802 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 ULU
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
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 ULU was last recorded at 97,802 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,894 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,908 miles
Average per year
6,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,802 miles
  • 2025 – 93,894 miles
  • 2024 – 89,973 miles
  • 2023 – 86,292 miles
  • 2022 – 81,952 miles
  • 2021 – 77,652 miles
  • 2020 – 73,905 miles
  • 2019 – 67,308 miles
  • 2018 – 58,679 miles
  • 2017 – 46,978 miles
  • 2016 – 36,954 miles
  • 2015 – 27,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    113038030906
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail97,802 miles (+3,908)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    384324506270
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose on track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass93,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,894 miles
    Test number
    321199444724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,894 miles (+3,921)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,894 miles
    Test number
    326649713212
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass89,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,973 miles
    Test number
    617468223207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,973 miles (+3,681)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,973 miles
    Test number
    558569472665
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,292 miles (+4,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    569449222793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass81,952 miles (+4,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,952 miles
    Test number
    488121082321
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass77,652 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    975142327846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,905 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,905 miles
    Test number
    620753417573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
  11. Fail73,874 miles (+6,566)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    273373931275
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
  12. Pass67,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    340502005546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,308 miles (+8,629)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    457170943398
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  14. Pass58,679 miles (+11,701)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,679 miles
    Test number
    534791223594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,978 miles (+10,024)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,978 miles
    Test number
    426577695836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,954 miles (+9,786)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,954 miles
    Test number
    708599404237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    615459875091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 ULU

Does L70 ULU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ULU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 ULU?
The MOT on L70 ULU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 ULU done?
L70 ULU was recorded at 97,802 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,438 miles a year.
Has L70 ULU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 ULU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 ULU 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 ULU find?
L70 ULU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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