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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

SAB 980MOT history

SAB 980 is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 28 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

SAB 980 white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,909 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAB 980
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAB 980 was last recorded at 101,909 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 9,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,669 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,240 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,909 miles
  • 2025 – 92,669 miles
  • 2024 – 87,586 miles
  • 2023 – 83,567 miles
  • 2022 – 78,172 miles
  • 2021 – 74,991 miles
  • 2020 – 71,257 miles
  • 2019 – 65,000 miles
  • 2018 – 57,456 miles
  • 2017 – 50,166 miles
  • 2016 – 42,213 miles
  • 2015 – 32,120 miles
  • 2014 – 21,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,909 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,909 miles (+9,240)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,909 miles
    Test number
    610236125611
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,669 miles (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    957181321834
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail92,632 miles (+5,046)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    827978144024
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,586 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    788326387356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,567 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,567 miles
    Test number
    914409556065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,172 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    316461934764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,991 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,991 miles
    Test number
    520231009066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,257 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    553739016841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,000 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,000 miles
    Test number
    961948885839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,456 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    954546376492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,166 miles (+7,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    818996713620
    • AdvisoryEmission's to clean for a reading.

  12. Pass42,213 miles (+10,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    876366084026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass32,120 miles (+10,194)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,120 miles
    Test number
    686410585159
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass21,926 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,926 miles
    Test number
    287975774163
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about SAB 980

What vehicle is registration SAB 980 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAB 980 on a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 28 Jun 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAB 980 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAB 980 is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAB 980?
The MOT on SAB 980 is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAB 980 done?
SAB 980 was recorded at 101,909 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has SAB 980 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAB 980 has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on SAB 980 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 SAB 980 find?
SAB 980 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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