Ford Kuga
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc
LL08 NLUMOT history
LL08 NLU is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 168,710 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 NLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 NLU was last recorded at 168,710 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 3,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 165,031 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,679 miles
- Average per year
- 9,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,710 miles
- 2024 – 165,031 miles
- 2023 – 160,720 miles
- 2022 – 154,948 miles
- 2021 – 145,946 miles
- 2020 – 136,548 miles
- 2019 – 127,140 miles
- 2018 – 116,018 miles
- 2017 – 103,201 miles
- 2016 – 90,242 miles
- 2015 – 81,408 miles
- 2014 – 68,075 miles
- 2013 – 54,960 miles
- 2012 – 43,704 miles
- 2011 – 33,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,710 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 11 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUndertray fittedRecorded at 11 MOTs since 2017
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,710 miles (+3,679)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 168,710 miles
- Test number
- 265486288830
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass165,031 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 165,031 miles
- Test number
- 370518661375
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail165,015 miles (+4,295)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,015 miles
- Test number
- 128311178103
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass160,720 miles (+5,772)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 160,720 miles
- Test number
- 266043312333
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass154,948 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 154,948 miles
- Test number
- 423649336055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail154,948 miles (+9,002)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,948 miles
- Test number
- 160203377911
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass145,946 miles (+9,398)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 145,946 miles
- Test number
- 912498282827
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass136,548 miles (+32)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 136,548 miles
- Test number
- 622068796264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail136,516 miles (+9,376)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,516 miles
- Test number
- 896266910722
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass127,140 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 127,140 miles
- Test number
- 505560926578
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail127,138 miles (+11,120)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,138 miles
- Test number
- 968958310744
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass116,018 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 116,018 miles
- Test number
- 701693503512
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,018 miles (+12,817)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,018 miles
- Test number
- 231669644348
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,201 miles (+12,959)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 103,201 miles
- Test number
- 685704271347
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass90,242 miles (+8,834)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 90,242 miles
- Test number
- 769628680701
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryO/s headlight unit partially insecure
Pass81,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 81,408 miles
- Test number
- 781698826922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,408 miles (+13,333)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,408 miles
- Test number
- 816330496521
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass68,075 miles (+13,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,075 miles
- Test number
- 808487974247
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass54,960 miles (+11,256)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 54,960 miles
- Test number
- 786974963247
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Pass43,704 miles (+10,562)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 43,704 miles
- Test number
- 797240782253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass33,142 miles (+1,369)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 33,142 miles
- Test number
- 295476681257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,773 miles (+49)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 31,773 miles
- Test number
- 886058701229
- 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)
Fail31,724 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,724 miles
- Test number
- 118976101297
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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 LL08 NLU
- Does LL08 NLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL08 NLU expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 NLU?
- The MOT on LL08 NLU expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL08 NLU done?
- LL08 NLU was recorded at 168,710 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 9,652 miles a year.
- Has LL08 NLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 NLU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL08 NLU 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 LL08 NLU find?
- LL08 NLU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; engine cover fitted; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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