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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

S90 KESMOT history

S90 KES is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S90 KES black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,736 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 KES
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
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 KES was last recorded at 169,736 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,734 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,736 miles
  • 2025 – 169,734 miles
  • 2024 – 164,448 miles
  • 2023 – 160,941 miles
  • 2022 – 157,857 miles
  • 2021 – 153,018 miles
  • 2020 – 143,544 miles
  • 2019 – 131,148 miles
  • 2018 – 120,578 miles
  • 2017 – 110,137 miles
  • 2016 – 93,549 miles
  • 2015 – 75,239 miles
  • 2014 – 55,684 miles
  • 2013 – 45,139 miles
  • 2012 – 33,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,736 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,736 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,736 miles
    Test number
    502470761037
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,734 miles (+5,286)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,734 miles
    Test number
    566709815209
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass164,448 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,448 miles
    Test number
    796113142903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sensor broken plastic arm \pin\rod

  4. Pass160,941 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,941 miles
    Test number
    194329537766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,919 miles (+3,062)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,919 miles
    Test number
    427645985611
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass157,857 miles (+4,839)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    157,857 miles
    Test number
    352105810566
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass153,018 miles (+9,474)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,018 miles
    Test number
    358340644928
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass143,544 miles (+12,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,544 miles
    Test number
    837002827573
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,148 miles
    Test number
    502179451853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail131,148 miles (+10,570)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,148 miles
    Test number
    226830523724
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,578 miles (+10,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,578 miles
    Test number
    892607506986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,137 miles (+16,588)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,137 miles
    Test number
    622821311798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,549 miles (+18,310)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,549 miles
    Test number
    779280905517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,239 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,239 miles
    Test number
    157166775128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail75,238 miles (+19,554)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    138225775156
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass55,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,684 miles
    Test number
    289990914227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,684 miles (+10,545)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,684 miles
    Test number
    705639904289
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass45,139 miles (+11,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,139 miles
    Test number
    477290103227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,581 miles
    Test number
    167252672150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S90 KES

Does S90 KES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 KES is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S90 KES?
The MOT on S90 KES is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S90 KES done?
S90 KES was recorded at 169,736 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 10,022 miles a year.
Has S90 KES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 KES has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S90 KES 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 S90 KES find?
S90 KES passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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