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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

V8 RTYMOT history

V8 RTY is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 7 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

V8 RTY grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,309 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 RTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 RTY was last recorded at 153,309 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 19,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,537 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
19,772 miles
Average per year
9,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,309 miles
  • 2025 – 133,537 miles
  • 2024 – 114,706 miles
  • 2023 – 110,594 miles
  • 2022 – 105,868 miles
  • 2021 – 101,211 miles
  • 2020 – 95,535 miles
  • 2019 – 89,787 miles
  • 2018 – 82,045 miles
  • 2017 – 73,927 miles
  • 2016 – 66,116 miles
  • 2015 – 56,303 miles
  • 2014 – 47,173 miles
  • 2013 – 36,844 miles
  • 2012 – 25,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,309 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,309 miles
    Test number
    600051828947
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail153,302 miles (+19,765)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,302 miles
    Test number
    950444783329
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass133,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,537 miles
    Test number
    210590857522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,537 miles (+18,831)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,537 miles
    Test number
    389030129009
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass114,706 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,706 miles
    Test number
    259210238806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,594 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,594 miles
    Test number
    187179655506
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail110,585 miles (+4,717)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    647349033944
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass105,868 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    179118819201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,211 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,211 miles
    Test number
    425060703045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail101,211 miles (+5,676)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,211 miles
    Test number
    624158185578
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass95,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    385595302583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail95,535 miles (+5,748)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    265153152958
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass89,787 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    260924584073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail89,787 miles (+7,742)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    187566633047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass82,045 miles (+8,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,045 miles
    Test number
    197245820914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  16. Pass73,927 miles (+7,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    461119818984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass66,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    300209858081
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  18. Fail66,116 miles (+9,813)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    544130990043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  19. Pass56,303 miles (+9,130)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    959556025253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,173 miles (+10,329)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,173 miles
    Test number
    458587244227
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail36,844 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    487909313228
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass36,844 miles (+11,145)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    746789413207
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass25,699 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    758495692126
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V8 RTY

Does V8 RTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 RTY is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 RTY?
The MOT on V8 RTY is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 RTY done?
V8 RTY was recorded at 153,309 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 9,412 miles a year.
Has V8 RTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 RTY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 RTY 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 V8 RTY find?
V8 RTY passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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