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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

L8 SNWMOT history

L8 SNW is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 20 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L8 SNW grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
151,736 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SNW was last recorded at 151,736 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,736 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,736 miles
  • 2025 – 144,281 miles
  • 2024 – 133,138 miles
  • 2023 – 123,263 miles
  • 2022 – 112,679 miles
  • 2021 – 107,951 miles
  • 2020 – 105,044 miles
  • 2019 – 96,684 miles
  • 2018 – 88,052 miles
  • 2017 – 78,879 miles
  • 2016 – 66,623 miles
  • 2015 – 63,258 miles
  • 2014 – 54,811 miles
  • 2013 – 45,390 miles
  • 2012 – 38,138 miles
  • 2011 – 23,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,736 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section area (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    151,736 miles
    Test number
    518806862998
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section area (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail151,736 miles (+7,455)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,736 miles
    Test number
    435378618711
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section area (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass144,281 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,281 miles
    Test number
    663376273210
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mount leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail144,281 miles (+480)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,281 miles
    Test number
    843978551862
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mount leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail143,801 miles (+10,663)2 major1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,801 miles
    Test number
    802203352094
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mount leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,138 miles
    Test number
    888086073297
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area of flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,138 miles (+9,875)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,138 miles
    Test number
    303035314314
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area of flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,263 miles (+484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,263 miles
    Test number
    713270632599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail122,779 miles (+10,100)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,779 miles
    Test number
    217337492057
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass112,679 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    351092116792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,678 miles (+4,727)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,678 miles
    Test number
    133425592187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass107,951 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,951 miles
    Test number
    624022317610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,044 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,044 miles
    Test number
    224496961784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail105,044 miles (+8,360)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,044 miles
    Test number
    228408966937
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass96,684 miles (+8,632)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    96,684 miles
    Test number
    612994741434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass88,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,052 miles
    Test number
    351945541821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,052 miles (+9,173)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,052 miles
    Test number
    381151264106
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  18. Pass78,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    731442278590
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail78,879 miles (+12,256)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    924015637456
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass66,623 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,623 miles
    Test number
    390728737136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,258 miles (+8,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,258 miles
    Test number
    303031741990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,811 miles (+9,421)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,811 miles
    Test number
    148434834227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,390 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,390 miles
    Test number
    745525233228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,138 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    419184262287
    • NoteTraction controll light on

  25. Fail38,138 miles (+14,400)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    606244762230
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteTraction controll light on

  26. Pass23,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,738 miles
    Test number
    358455861269
    • 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)

Questions about L8 SNW

Does L8 SNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SNW is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SNW?
The MOT on L8 SNW is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SNW done?
L8 SNW was recorded at 151,736 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,931 miles a year.
Has L8 SNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SNW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 SNW 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 SNW find?
L8 SNW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section area.

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