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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LL61 VUTMOT history

LL61 VUT is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LL61 VUT black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,944 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 VUT was last recorded at 128,944 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,944 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,944 miles
  • 2024 – 122,334 miles
  • 2023 – 117,264 miles
  • 2022 – 110,419 miles
  • 2021 – 102,784 miles
  • 2020 – 97,194 miles
  • 2019 – 88,825 miles
  • 2018 – 81,175 miles
  • 2017 – 74,187 miles
  • 2016 – 65,874 miles
  • 2014 – 52,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Emissions too clean to record a result

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger brackets broken x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    182030394930
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    110887192780
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass128,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,944 miles
    Test number
    852012680820
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,944 miles (+6,610)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,944 miles
    Test number
    559415719615
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,334 miles (+5,070)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,334 miles
    Test number
    502216735421
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,264 miles
    Test number
    882009134649
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  7. Fail117,264 miles (+6,845)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,264 miles
    Test number
    215926326457
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  8. Pass110,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,419 miles
    Test number
    759752789526
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  9. Fail110,419 miles (+7,635)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,419 miles
    Test number
    920551925914
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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 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))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  10. Pass102,784 miles (+5,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    658865864750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  11. Pass97,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    358980347199
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  12. Fail97,194 miles (+8,369)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    184145118001
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  13. Pass88,825 miles (+7,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,825 miles
    Test number
    357749259953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass81,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    467967143272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  15. Fail81,175 miles (+6,988)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    134756191711
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  16. Pass74,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    530874728675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to record a result

  17. Fail74,187 miles (+8,313)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    831380919466
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to record a result

  18. Pass65,874 miles (+13,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    980675814002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass52,681 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,681 miles
    Test number
    156361054340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail52,654 miles1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    188339544384
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LL61 VUT

Does LL61 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 VUT is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VUT?
The MOT on LL61 VUT is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 VUT done?
LL61 VUT was recorded at 128,944 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 7,421 miles a year.
Has LL61 VUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VUT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 VUT 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 LL61 VUT find?
LL61 VUT passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger brackets broken x2; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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