2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · DT18 VZN
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 71,496 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DT18 VZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 71,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DT18 VZN 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 (DT18 VZN) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
DT18 VZN Mileage History
- 11/10/202240,585 mi
- 29/09/202352,776 mi+12,191 mi
- 26/09/202459,759 mi+6,983 mi
- 16/09/202565,442 mi+5,683 mi
- 16/09/202671,496 mi+6,054 mi
Average of roughly 7,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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