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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 DKJMOT history

LS12 DKJ is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LS12 DKJ black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,560 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DKJ was last recorded at 90,560 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 10,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,479 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,081 miles
Average per year
7,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,560 miles
  • 2024 – 80,479 miles
  • 2023 – 61,775 miles
  • 2022 – 52,479 miles
  • 2021 – 46,127 miles
  • 2020 – 41,423 miles
  • 2019 – 35,618 miles
  • 2018 – 29,624 miles
  • 2017 – 24,364 miles
  • 2016 – 19,480 miles
  • 2015 – 14,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,560 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,560 miles (+10,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    311491499928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,479 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,479 miles
    Test number
    277300955385
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Fail80,469 miles (+18,694)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    343044332590
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass61,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,775 miles
    Test number
    828455095363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail61,775 miles (+3,175)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,775 miles
    Test number
    419628707611
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,600 miles
    Test number
    769068028657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,600 miles (+6,121)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,600 miles
    Test number
    992291204394
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass52,479 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,479 miles
    Test number
    869535730936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail52,477 miles (+6,350)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,477 miles
    Test number
    352859648059
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,127 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,127 miles
    Test number
    806529993973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,423 miles
    Test number
    194679482477
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Fail41,423 miles (+5,805)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,423 miles
    Test number
    542869843395
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Pass35,618 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,618 miles
    Test number
    604911792940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,624 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    864911597639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,364 miles
    Test number
    155464086069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail24,364 miles (+4,884)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,364 miles
    Test number
    154376290928
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass19,480 miles (+5,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,480 miles
    Test number
    257500937279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass14,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,330 miles
    Test number
    878826465059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 DKJ

Does LS12 DKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DKJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DKJ?
The MOT on LS12 DKJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DKJ done?
LS12 DKJ was recorded at 90,560 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,132 miles a year.
Has LS12 DKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DKJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 DKJ 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 LS12 DKJ find?
LS12 DKJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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