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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

S27 DBCMOT history

S27 DBC is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

S27 DBC black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,857 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 DBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 DBC was last recorded at 131,857 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,841 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,016 miles
Average per year
7,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,857 miles
  • 2024 – 128,841 miles
  • 2023 – 125,469 miles
  • 2022 – 120,194 miles
  • 2021 – 113,146 miles
  • 2020 – 107,982 miles
  • 2019 – 98,131 miles
  • 2018 – 88,897 miles
  • 2017 – 72,950 miles
  • 2016 – 59,010 miles
  • 2015 – 49,220 miles
  • 2014 – 43,970 miles
  • 2013 – 39,014 miles
  • 2012 – 31,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,857 miles (+3,016)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,857 miles
    Test number
    222354312882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,841 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,841 miles
    Test number
    960110274318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,835 miles (+3,366)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    520467023227
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,469 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,469 miles
    Test number
    207904041791
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail125,467 miles (+5,273)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,467 miles
    Test number
    282122359091
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,194 miles (+7,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,194 miles
    Test number
    775376975970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and brake components

  7. Pass113,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,146 miles
    Test number
    818535986485
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail113,145 miles (+5,163)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,145 miles
    Test number
    592587626891
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Stud broken and missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass107,982 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,982 miles
    Test number
    805455256707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface and suspension rust

  10. Fail107,982 miles (+9,851)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,982 miles
    Test number
    544282347636
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface and suspension rust

  11. Pass98,131 miles (+9,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,131 miles
    Test number
    587879964603
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass88,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,897 miles
    Test number
    231370238344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded

  13. Fail88,896 miles (+15,946)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    811826453888
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread perished (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded

  14. Pass72,950 miles (+13,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,950 miles
    Test number
    297367746377
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass59,010 miles (+9,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,010 miles
    Test number
    659354535290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,220 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    815945705189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,215 miles (+5,245)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,215 miles
    Test number
    709545385055
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass43,970 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    236927934438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,014 miles (+7,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    518164763186
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  20. Pass31,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    257365512440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 DBC

Does S27 DBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 DBC is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 DBC?
The MOT on S27 DBC is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 DBC done?
S27 DBC was recorded at 131,857 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,304 miles a year.
Has S27 DBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 DBC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S27 DBC 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 S27 DBC find?
S27 DBC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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