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Ford Kuga

White · Petrol · 2009 · 2,521 cc

L8 WDYMOT history

L8 WDY is a white petrol Ford Kuga first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 192,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

L8 WDY white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
192,742 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WDY was last recorded at 192,742 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,740 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,742 miles
  • 2023 – 182,807 miles
  • 2022 – 176,851 miles
  • 2021 – 173,352 miles
  • 2020 – 169,013 miles
  • 2019 – 162,525 miles
  • 2018 – 157,268 miles
  • 2017 – 151,576 miles
  • 2016 – 149,782 miles
  • 2015 – 145,840 miles
  • 2014 – 140,359 miles
  • 2013 – 133,208 miles
  • 2012 – 86,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,742 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,742 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    192,742 miles
    Test number
    276043703374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail192,740 miles (+9,933)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,740 miles
    Test number
    486768020223
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass182,807 miles (+5,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    182,807 miles
    Test number
    739417290712
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass176,851 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,851 miles
    Test number
    908599466024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail176,846 miles (+3,494)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,846 miles
    Test number
    766122386508
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass173,352 miles (+4,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,352 miles
    Test number
    256258301781
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass169,013 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,013 miles
    Test number
    478625302337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,525 miles (+5,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,525 miles
    Test number
    962934681848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass157,268 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,268 miles
    Test number
    286451774077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,576 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,576 miles
    Test number
    978845114540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,782 miles (+3,942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,782 miles
    Test number
    275257978086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail145,840 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,840 miles
    Test number
    455241885181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass145,840 miles (+5,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,840 miles
    Test number
    608491785114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass140,359 miles (+7,151)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    140,359 miles
    Test number
    328723854163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteNoise on engine (belt area)
  15. Pass133,208 miles (+46,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,208 miles
    Test number
    445815353189
    • NoteCoolant leak
  16. Pass86,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,229 miles
    Test number
    806683822186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,229 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,229 miles
    Test number
    557683822165
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L8 WDY

Does L8 WDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 WDY expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 WDY?
The MOT on L8 WDY expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 WDY done?
L8 WDY was recorded at 192,742 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 8,524 miles a year.
Has L8 WDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WDY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 WDY 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 WDY find?
L8 WDY passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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