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Ford Kuga

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L8 HEXMOT history

L8 HEX is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 160,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L8 HEX blue Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,752 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HEX was last recorded at 160,752 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 5,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,982 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,770 miles
Average per year
11,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,752 miles
  • 2025 – 154,982 miles
  • 2024 – 150,199 miles
  • 2023 – 145,302 miles
  • 2022 – 141,516 miles
  • 2021 – 138,381 miles
  • 2020 – 135,450 miles
  • 2019 – 121,869 miles
  • 2018 – 96,892 miles
  • 2017 – 70,535 miles
  • 2016 – 51,674 miles
  • 2015 – 33,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,752 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,752 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,752 miles
    Test number
    425439329186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,982 miles (+4,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,982 miles
    Test number
    634888705315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass150,199 miles (+4,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,199 miles
    Test number
    524741035364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass145,302 miles (+3,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,302 miles
    Test number
    903156641304
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass141,516 miles (+3,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,516 miles
    Test number
    680015205560
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass138,381 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,381 miles
    Test number
    955207179393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,450 miles (+13,581)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    443936465462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,869 miles (+24,977)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,869 miles
    Test number
    853014659946
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass96,892 miles (+26,357)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,892 miles
    Test number
    934611410926
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass70,535 miles (+18,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    143965222020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
  11. Pass51,674 miles (+17,695)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,674 miles
    Test number
    511624161713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,979 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,979 miles
    Test number
    975283650946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    337708225106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HEX

Does L8 HEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HEX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HEX?
The MOT on L8 HEX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HEX done?
L8 HEX was recorded at 160,752 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 11,196 miles a year.
Has L8 HEX ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 HEX has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 HEX 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 HEX find?
L8 HEX passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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