Ford Kuga
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc
Y9 MELMOT history
Y9 MEL is a silver diesel Ford Kuga first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 84,011 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,423 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y9 MEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y9 MEL was last recorded at 84,011 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,991 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 5,423 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,011 miles
- 2024 – 81,767 miles
- 2023 – 76,264 miles
- 2022 – 72,206 miles
- 2021 – 66,630 miles
- 2020 – 63,527 miles
- 2019 – 54,308 miles
- 2018 – 47,458 miles
- 2017 – 41,675 miles
- 2016 – 35,054 miles
- 2015 – 27,872 miles
- 2014 – 21,131 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,011 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Subframe and suspension components showing corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,011 miles (+20)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 84,011 miles
- Test number
- 870050997498
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe and suspension components showing corrosion
Fail83,991 miles (+2,224)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,991 miles
- Test number
- 866064597063
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge close to cords (no cords visible time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe and suspension components showing corrosion
Pass81,767 miles (+24)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 81,767 miles
- Test number
- 774576004839
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components have slight surface corrosion
Fail81,743 miles (+5,479)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,743 miles
- Test number
- 609592936719
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components have slight surface corrosion
Pass76,264 miles (+4,058)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 76,264 miles
- Test number
- 750003680049
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,206 miles (+34)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 72,206 miles
- Test number
- 299863700709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail72,172 miles (+5,542)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,172 miles
- Test number
- 542778990111
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,630 miles (+3,103)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 66,630 miles
- Test number
- 366312335835
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass63,527 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 63,527 miles
- Test number
- 776122210442
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,527 miles (+9,219)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,527 miles
- Test number
- 606465096637
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,308 miles (+6,850)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 54,308 miles
- Test number
- 989710410689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,458 miles (+204)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 47,458 miles
- Test number
- 614363710586
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail47,254 miles (+5,579)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,254 miles
- Test number
- 372062217853
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,675 miles (+6,621)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 41,675 miles
- Test number
- 206467810190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass35,054 miles (+7,182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 35,054 miles
- Test number
- 169576956570
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,872 miles (+6,741)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 27,872 miles
- Test number
- 978007805123
- 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)
Pass21,131 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 21,131 miles
- Test number
- 968987904194
- NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn
Questions about Y9 MEL
- Does Y9 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 MEL is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y9 MEL?
- The MOT on Y9 MEL is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y9 MEL done?
- Y9 MEL was recorded at 84,011 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,423 miles a year.
- Has Y9 MEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y9 MEL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y9 MEL 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 Y9 MEL find?
- Y9 MEL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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