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Ford Kuga

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

V5 DRKMOT history

V5 DRK is a silver diesel Ford Kuga first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 39,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

V5 DRK silver Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
39,182 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 DRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 DRK was last recorded at 39,182 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,820 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,362 miles
Average per year
3,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,182 miles
  • 2025 – 35,820 miles
  • 2024 – 31,790 miles
  • 2023 – 28,333 miles
  • 2022 – 23,587 miles
  • 2021 – 19,055 miles
  • 2020 – 17,947 miles
  • 2019 – 15,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    927047950670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail39,182 miles (+3,362)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    482593330113
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass35,820 miles (+4,030)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    551366343996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass31,790 miles (+3,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    31,790 miles
    Test number
    183197732122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass28,333 miles (+4,746)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    764956158070
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass23,587 miles (+4,532)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    23,587 miles
    Test number
    139754482959
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass19,055 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    19,055 miles
    Test number
    345038726301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,947 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,947 miles
    Test number
    327201650660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    15,322 miles
    Test number
    905975506154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 DRK

Does V5 DRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 DRK is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 DRK?
The MOT on V5 DRK is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 DRK done?
V5 DRK was recorded at 39,182 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,436 miles a year.
Has V5 DRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 DRK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 DRK 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 V5 DRK find?
V5 DRK passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.

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