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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L8 DRLMOT history

L8 DRL is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 19 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

L8 DRL white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,229 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DRL was last recorded at 131,229 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 9,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,928 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,301 miles
Average per year
8,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,229 miles
  • 2024 – 121,928 miles
  • 2023 – 115,052 miles
  • 2022 – 107,803 miles
  • 2021 – 99,722 miles
  • 2020 – 92,593 miles
  • 2019 – 86,562 miles
  • 2018 – 77,606 miles
  • 2017 – 67,315 miles
  • 2016 – 54,507 miles
  • 2015 – 44,594 miles
  • 2014 – 33,800 miles
  • 2013 – 31,667 miles
  • 2012 – 20,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,229 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,229 miles (+9,301)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,229 miles
    Test number
    855936930725
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,928 miles (+6,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,928 miles
    Test number
    948831005888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,052 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,052 miles
    Test number
    687131022976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,010 miles (+7,207)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,010 miles
    Test number
    652480920062
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass107,803 miles (+8,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,803 miles
    Test number
    750222658380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,722 miles (+7,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,722 miles
    Test number
    528460079494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,593 miles (+6,031)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,593 miles
    Test number
    463984167116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,562 miles (+8,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    485294388465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,606 miles (+10,291)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    635109299705
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,315 miles (+12,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    747215469876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,507 miles (+9,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    847492329303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass44,594 miles (+10,794)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,594 miles
    Test number
    298884865112
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass33,800 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,800 miles
    Test number
    376474264104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,667 miles (+10,922)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,667 miles
    Test number
    757041883269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,745 miles
    Test number
    939060972254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DRL

Does L8 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DRL is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 DRL?
The MOT on L8 DRL is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DRL done?
L8 DRL was recorded at 131,229 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,377 miles a year.
Has L8 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DRL has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 DRL 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 L8 DRL find?
L8 DRL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: central rear lower sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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