
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
Pass133,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 133,537 miles
- Test number
- 210590857522
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass114,706 miles (+4,112)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 114,706 miles
- Test number
- 259210238806
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass105,868 miles (+4,657)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 105,868 miles
- Test number
- 179118819201
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
Pass66,116 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,116 miles
- Test number
- 300209858081
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
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
Pass56,303 miles (+9,130)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,303 miles
- Test number
- 959556025253
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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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