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Ford Kuga

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

S31 VEKMOT history

S31 VEK is a red diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 79,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S31 VEK red Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,231 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 VEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 VEK was last recorded at 79,231 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 21,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,234 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
21,997 miles
Average per year
11,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,231 miles
  • 2025 – 57,234 miles
  • 2024 – 31,451 miles
  • 2022 – 9,028 miles
  • 2021 – 7,917 miles
  • 2020 – 6,993 miles
  • 2019 – 4,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,231 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,231 miles (+21,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,231 miles
    Test number
    485127103674
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass57,234 miles (+25,783)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,234 miles
    Test number
    102896002664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    31,451 miles
    Test number
    985416152599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail31,451 miles (+22,423)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,451 miles
    Test number
    555258899558
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass9,028 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    9,028 miles
    Test number
    269059045637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,535 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    8,535 miles
    Test number
    630766263414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass7,917 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    7,917 miles
    Test number
    916713591350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass6,993 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    6,993 miles
    Test number
    197889455183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass4,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    4,795 miles
    Test number
    124289192949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 VEK

Does S31 VEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 VEK is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 VEK?
The MOT on S31 VEK is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 VEK done?
S31 VEK was recorded at 79,231 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 11,624 miles a year.
Has S31 VEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 VEK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 VEK 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 S31 VEK find?
S31 VEK passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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