2010 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · CA59 VLB
2010 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 138,401 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA59 VLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 138,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA59 VLB 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 2010 Ford Kuga (CA59 VLB) between July 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
CA59 VLB Mileage History
- 28/07/2025134,594 mi
- 07/08/2025134,686 mi+92 mi
- 08/08/2025134,686 mi
- 31/07/2026138,398 mi+3,712 mi
- 01/08/2026138,401 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Kuga Mk1 (C394)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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