
Ford Kuga
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc
R16 HLEMOT history
R16 HLE is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 13 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 73,194 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 73,194 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 8
- 8 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 7,698 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 HLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 13 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 HLE was last recorded at 73,194 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 69,731 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,463 miles
- Average per year
- 7,698 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,194 miles
- 2024 – 69,731 miles
- 2023 – 65,263 miles
- 2022 – 60,000 miles
- 2021 – 46,324 miles
- 2020 – 35,417 miles
- 2019 – 22,336 miles
- 2018 – 19,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAdvise general surface corrosion to exposed metal suspension componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Al four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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, 2020–2023
Coil spring corroded All four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
8 tests since 7 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,194 miles (+3,463)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 73,194 miles
- Test number
- 289418857286
- AdvisoryAdvise general surface corrosion to exposed metal suspension components
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Al four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,731 miles (+4,468)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 69,731 miles
- Test number
- 335272020536
- AdvisoryAdvise general surface corrosion to exposed metal suspension components
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,263 miles (+5,263)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 65,263 miles
- Test number
- 804671525172
- AdvisoryAdvise general surface corrosion to exposed metal suspension components
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust coupling deteriorated
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass60,000 miles (+13,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 60,000 miles
- Test number
- 463961727573
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,324 miles (+10,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 46,324 miles
- Test number
- 524588494157
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass35,417 miles (+13,081)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 35,417 miles
- Test number
- 335091497009
- 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))
Pass22,336 miles (+2,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 22,336 miles
- Test number
- 700740673893
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass19,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 19,344 miles
- Test number
- 723107225661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 HLE
- Does R16 HLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 HLE is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R16 HLE?
- The MOT on R16 HLE is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 HLE done?
- R16 HLE was recorded at 73,194 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,698 miles a year.
- Has R16 HLE ever failed its MOT?
- No. R16 HLE has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on R16 HLE 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 R16 HLE find?
- R16 HLE passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: advise general surface corrosion to exposed metal suspension components; coil spring corroded al four; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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