2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · CU13 KHK
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 100,503 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU13 KHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 100,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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CU13 KHK 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 2013 Ford Kuga (CU13 KHK) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
CU13 KHK Mileage History
- 22/04/202389,195 mi
- 20/06/202390,497 mi+1,302 mi
- 23/02/202494,138 mi+3,641 mi
- 03/03/202596,992 mi+2,854 mi
- 03/03/2026100,503 mi+3,511 mi
Average of roughly 3,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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