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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LS09 VBMMOT history

LS09 VBM is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 20 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LS09 VBM black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,685 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VBM was last recorded at 139,685 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 9,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,621 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,064 miles
Average per year
8,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,685 miles
  • 2025 – 130,621 miles
  • 2024 – 121,799 miles
  • 2023 – 113,169 miles
  • 2022 – 103,964 miles
  • 2021 – 95,068 miles
  • 2020 – 90,326 miles
  • 2019 – 87,004 miles
  • 2018 – 83,486 miles
  • 2017 – 77,225 miles
  • 2016 – 69,797 miles
  • 2015 – 64,689 miles
  • 2014 – 43,271 miles
  • 2013 – 30,907 miles
  • 2012 – 16,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,685 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coolant leak expansion tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,685 miles (+9,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,685 miles
    Test number
    891642400387
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,621 miles (+8,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,621 miles
    Test number
    393474246628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,799 miles (+8,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    692955501444
    • 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))

  4. Pass113,169 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,169 miles
    Test number
    724844594056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail112,913 miles (+8,949)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,913 miles
    Test number
    935184181150
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass103,964 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    519654567594
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank

  7. Fail103,963 miles (+8,895)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,963 miles
    Test number
    859418225228
    • MajorFuel system component leaking around injector possible leak off pipes fault (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox/engine mount bush splitting, contaminated with fuel (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,068 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,068 miles
    Test number
    215534136860
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,326 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,326 miles
    Test number
    437324154665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,004 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    282822807771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,486 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    999217530409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  12. Fail83,359 miles (+6,134)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    727016955914
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  13. Pass77,225 miles (+7,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,225 miles
    Test number
    220263686069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass69,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,797 miles
    Test number
    451885779497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,797 miles (+5,108)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,797 miles
    Test number
    949235290719
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass64,689 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,689 miles
    Test number
    147224385149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,482 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,482 miles
    Test number
    739797135098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,426 miles (+14,155)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    186005335476
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass43,271 miles (+12,364)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    418305934072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,907 miles (+14,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,907 miles
    Test number
    786620453045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    526001752046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 VBM

Does LS09 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VBM is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VBM?
The MOT on LS09 VBM is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 VBM done?
LS09 VBM was recorded at 139,685 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 8,530 miles a year.
Has LS09 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VBM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 VBM 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 LS09 VBM find?
LS09 VBM passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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