2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · 4 DBE
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 95,350 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 DBE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 95,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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4 DBE MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Kuga (4 DBE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
4 DBE Mileage History
- 26/09/202248,208 mi
- 22/09/202364,682 mi+16,474 mi
- 20/09/202480,534 mi+15,852 mi
- 25/09/202595,350 mi+14,816 mi
Average of roughly 15,725 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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