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Ford Kuga

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LX09 VZPMOT history

LX09 VZP is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 1 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LX09 VZP blue Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,235 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 VZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 VZP was last recorded at 153,235 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,973 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
7,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,235 miles
  • 2025 – 145,608 miles
  • 2024 – 139,154 miles
  • 2023 – 129,054 miles
  • 2022 – 118,976 miles
  • 2021 – 111,874 miles
  • 2020 – 97,939 miles
  • 2019 – 95,556 miles
  • 2018 – 92,308 miles
  • 2017 – 88,296 miles
  • 2016 – 83,690 miles
  • 2015 – 77,959 miles
  • 2014 – 72,190 miles
  • 2013 – 52,572 miles
  • 2012 – 40,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,235 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,235 miles (+262)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,235 miles
    Test number
    947213764159
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,973 miles (+7,365)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,973 miles
    Test number
    238464465475
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,608 miles (+6,454)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,608 miles
    Test number
    962280919385
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,154 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,154 miles
    Test number
    203761588967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,855 miles (+9,801)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,855 miles
    Test number
    803093975031
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,054 miles (+10,078)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,054 miles
    Test number
    645600189610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,976 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    601790921838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,970 miles (+7,096)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,970 miles
    Test number
    883812275260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,874 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,874 miles
    Test number
    566020518335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,874 miles (+13,935)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,874 miles
    Test number
    393021621771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,939 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    455781813134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass95,556 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    95,556 miles
    Test number
    465102949875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,308 miles
    Test number
    481897033708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,308 miles (+4,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,308 miles
    Test number
    842209786048
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass88,296 miles (+4,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,296 miles
    Test number
    841468551956
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass83,690 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    199619159824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,959 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    629846555158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    276194954496
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail72,190 miles (+19,618)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    786783954146
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r has excessive run out in tyre tread

  20. Pass52,572 miles (+11,809)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,572 miles
    Test number
    256581553480
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass40,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    447083452135
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LX09 VZP

Does LX09 VZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 VZP is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 VZP?
The MOT on LX09 VZP is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 VZP done?
LX09 VZP was recorded at 153,235 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,852 miles a year.
Has LX09 VZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 VZP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LX09 VZP 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 LX09 VZP find?
LX09 VZP passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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