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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

V23 LOVMOT history

V23 LOV is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V23 LOV black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,432 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 LOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 LOV was last recorded at 128,432 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,835 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,597 miles
Average per year
6,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,432 miles
  • 2025 – 125,835 miles
  • 2024 – 123,270 miles
  • 2023 – 119,512 miles
  • 2022 – 114,426 miles
  • 2021 – 110,112 miles
  • 2020 – 105,762 miles
  • 2019 – 102,703 miles
  • 2018 – 102,686 miles
  • 2017 – 83,605 miles
  • 2016 – 70,227 miles
  • 2015 – 57,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,432 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,432 miles (+2,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,432 miles
    Test number
    683592806119
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass125,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,835 miles
    Test number
    618667873554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,835 miles (+2,565)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,835 miles
    Test number
    285180607337
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,270 miles
    Test number
    838983153015
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail123,270 miles (+3,758)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,270 miles
    Test number
    921481940086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass119,512 miles (+5,086)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,512 miles
    Test number
    421955643973
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,426 miles (+4,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,426 miles
    Test number
    739195933539
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass110,112 miles (+4,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,112 miles
    Test number
    782432334471
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,762 miles (+3,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,762 miles
    Test number
    199304441388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass102,703 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,703 miles
    Test number
    368752262768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,686 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,686 miles
    Test number
    883740904681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,791 miles (+15,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,791 miles
    Test number
    746882128143
    • AdvisoryEML lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass83,605 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,605 miles
    Test number
    406592981660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (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)

  14. Fail83,605 miles (+13,378)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,605 miles
    Test number
    319893838970
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (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)

  15. Pass70,227 miles (+12,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    209602532803
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass57,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    807612315119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail57,535 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    818662615122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V23 LOV

Does V23 LOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 LOV is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 LOV?
The MOT on V23 LOV is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 LOV done?
V23 LOV was recorded at 128,432 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,606 miles a year.
Has V23 LOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 LOV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 LOV 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 V23 LOV find?
V23 LOV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack.

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