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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

L8 SDLMOT history

L8 SDL is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 44,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L8 SDL grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
44,317 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SDL was last recorded at 44,317 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,568 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,749 miles
Average per year
4,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,317 miles
  • 2025 – 39,568 miles
  • 2024 – 32,382 miles
  • 2023 – 28,092 miles
  • 2022 – 23,335 miles
  • 2021 – 19,367 miles
  • 2020 – 15,485 miles
  • 2019 – 11,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,317 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,317 miles (+4,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    44,317 miles
    Test number
    750207497713
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass39,568 miles (+7,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,568 miles
    Test number
    405276126214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass32,382 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,382 miles
    Test number
    442474461190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,092 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,092 miles
    Test number
    772781182362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail28,085 miles (+4,750)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,085 miles
    Test number
    787324505940
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass23,335 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    23,335 miles
    Test number
    600701269036
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR PADS LOW FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

  7. Pass19,367 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    941038492758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,485 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    15,485 miles
    Test number
    854057218886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    11,767 miles
    Test number
    813535322923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SDL

Does L8 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SDL is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SDL?
The MOT on L8 SDL is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SDL done?
L8 SDL was recorded at 44,317 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,671 miles a year.
Has L8 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SDL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 SDL 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 SDL find?
L8 SDL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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