
Ford Kuga
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc
LM61 UTWMOT history
LM61 UTW is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 21 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,723 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 111,723 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,504 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 UTW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 UTW was last recorded at 111,723 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 8,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,567 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,156 miles
- Average per year
- 7,504 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,723 miles
- 2025 – 103,567 miles
- 2024 – 92,124 miles
- 2023 – 81,580 miles
- 2022 – 73,860 miles
- 2021 – 65,275 miles
- 2020 – 58,437 miles
- 2019 – 51,201 miles
- 2018 – 49,612 miles
- 2017 – 45,618 miles
- 2016 – 39,776 miles
- 2015 – 35,123 miles
- 2014 – 28,027 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 13 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,723 miles (+8,156)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 111,723 miles
- Test number
- 442527898254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,567 miles (+33)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 103,567 miles
- Test number
- 468022676979
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail103,534 miles (+11,410)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,534 miles
- Test number
- 626256393664
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,124 miles (+10,544)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 92,124 miles
- Test number
- 577325475320
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,580 miles (+7,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 81,580 miles
- Test number
- 850600810983
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,860 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 73,860 miles
- Test number
- 720919762223
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Fail73,860 miles (+8,585)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,860 miles
- Test number
- 362815972607
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass65,275 miles (+6,838)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 65,275 miles
- Test number
- 318724605879
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass58,437 miles (+7,236)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 58,437 miles
- Test number
- 247278323369
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,201 miles (+1,589)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 51,201 miles
- Test number
- 616275723016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,612 miles (+3,994)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 49,612 miles
- Test number
- 330198763695
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass45,618 miles (+5,842)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 45,618 miles
- Test number
- 303044913498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass39,776 miles (+4,653)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 39,776 miles
- Test number
- 352788679377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass35,123 miles (+7,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 35,123 miles
- Test number
- 444987474872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass28,027 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 28,027 miles
- Test number
- 136557214301
- 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 LM61 UTW
- Does LM61 UTW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 UTW is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 UTW?
- The MOT on LM61 UTW is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 UTW done?
- LM61 UTW was recorded at 111,723 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,504 miles a year.
- Has LM61 UTW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 UTW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM61 UTW 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 LM61 UTW find?
- LM61 UTW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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