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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L8 OGNMOT history

L8 OGN is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L8 OGN black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
118,122 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OGN was last recorded at 118,122 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 4,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,041 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,081 miles
Average per year
8,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,122 miles
  • 2025 – 114,041 miles
  • 2024 – 109,042 miles
  • 2023 – 103,718 miles
  • 2022 – 97,840 miles
  • 2021 – 87,947 miles
  • 2020 – 82,044 miles
  • 2019 – 74,175 miles
  • 2018 – 67,809 miles
  • 2017 – 55,668 miles
  • 2016 – 39,915 miles
  • 2015 – 25,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,122 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,122 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    118,122 miles
    Test number
    933619394160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,041 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,041 miles
    Test number
    798420245919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,984 miles (+4,942)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,984 miles
    Test number
    301084956008
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass109,042 miles (+13)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,042 miles
    Test number
    460777788176
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail109,029 miles (+5,311)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,029 miles
    Test number
    150757942567
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass103,718 miles (+5,878)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    758546023396
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt checked belt what could be seen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt checked belt what could be seen
  7. Pass97,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,840 miles
    Test number
    573381758768
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Fail97,840 miles (+9,893)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,840 miles
    Test number
    747380959680
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass87,947 miles (+5,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,947 miles
    Test number
    776899686680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass82,044 miles (+7,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,044 miles
    Test number
    330157361812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass74,175 miles (+6,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,175 miles
    Test number
    528229472634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass67,809 miles (+12,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    334889995196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,668 miles (+15,753)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    223940897455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,915 miles (+14,647)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,915 miles
    Test number
    124561217449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,268 miles
    Test number
    615563655118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 OGN

Does L8 OGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OGN is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 OGN?
The MOT on L8 OGN is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 OGN done?
L8 OGN was recorded at 118,122 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 8,143 miles a year.
Has L8 OGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OGN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 OGN 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 OGN find?
L8 OGN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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