Ford Kuga
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc
S23 XABMOT history
S23 XAB is a silver diesel Ford Kuga first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,210 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 83,210 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,318 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 XAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 XAB was last recorded at 83,210 miles on 10 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Sept 2025: 83,210 miles, lower than 138,513 miles on 12 Sept 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 138,513 miles · 12 Sept 2024
- Average per year
- 2,318 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,210 miles
- 2024 – 138,513 miles
- 2023 – 136,789 miles
- 2022 – 128,104 miles
- 2021 – 119,457 miles
- 2020 – 112,089 miles
- 2019 – 106,146 miles
- 2018 – 98,871 miles
- 2017 – 90,975 miles
- 2016 – 84,339 miles
- 2015 – 78,394 miles
- 2014 – 70,151 miles
- 2013 – 62,608 miles
- 2012 – 53,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,210 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield insurcure,
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,210 miles (-55,303)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 83,210 miles
- Test number
- 302850294281
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield insurcure,
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,513 miles (+1,724)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 138,513 miles
- Test number
- 178633629027
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear coil springs odd
Pass136,789 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 136,789 miles
- Test number
- 884543953203
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryREAR SPRINGS ODD PAIR
- AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME CORRODED
- AdvisorySHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Fail136,785 miles (+8,681)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,785 miles
- Test number
- 381855001913
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryREAR SPRINGS ODD PAIR
- AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME CORRODED
- AdvisorySHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Pass128,104 miles (+8,647)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 128,104 miles
- Test number
- 718646623267
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,457 miles (+7,368)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 119,457 miles
- Test number
- 280004134226
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,089 miles (+5,943)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 112,089 miles
- Test number
- 125094862436
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass106,146 miles (+7,275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,146 miles
- Test number
- 701970538343
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,871 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 98,871 miles
- Test number
- 256148156156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,815 miles (+7,840)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,815 miles
- Test number
- 494065982869
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,975 miles (+6,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 90,975 miles
- Test number
- 403049297981
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass84,339 miles (+5,945)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 84,339 miles
- Test number
- 983358888161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,394 miles (+8,243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 78,394 miles
- Test number
- 523122380914
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass70,151 miles (+7,543)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,151 miles
- Test number
- 446821504448
- NoteSmall chips to windscreen
- NoteWiper blades starting to smeer windscreen
Pass62,608 miles (+9,059)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 62,608 miles
- Test number
- 805444903331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 53,549 miles
- Test number
- 938131532320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,549 miles8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,549 miles
- Test number
- 447978022340
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S23 XAB
- Does S23 XAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S23 XAB expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S23 XAB?
- The MOT on S23 XAB expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S23 XAB done?
- S23 XAB was recorded at 83,210 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 2,318 miles a year.
- Has S23 XAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 XAB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on S23 XAB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S23 XAB find?
- S23 XAB passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.
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