2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AV18 HYU
2018 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 79,158 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV18 HYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 79,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AV18 HYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Kuga (AV18 HYU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AV18 HYU Mileage History
- 17/03/202340,739 mi
- 18/03/202340,739 mi
- 20/03/202452,257 mi+11,518 mi
- 20/03/202566,481 mi+14,224 mi
- 20/03/202679,158 mi+12,677 mi
Average of roughly 12,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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