2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · DE16 VCX
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 76,353 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE16 VCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 76,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DE16 VCX 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 2016 Ford Kuga (DE16 VCX) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE16 VCX Mileage History
- 26/04/202247,876 mi
- 29/04/2022478,976 mi+431,100 mi
- 25/04/202357,002 mi-421,974 mi
- 23/04/202466,362 mi+9,360 mi
- 22/04/202576,353 mi+9,991 mi
Average of roughly 9,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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