2010 Ford Kuga 2.5L Petrol · EN10 VKS
2010 Ford Kuga (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 104,068 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EN10 VKS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2023
- 104,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN10 VKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford Kuga (EN10 VKS) between April 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EN10 VKS Mileage History
- 25/04/2022100,040 mi
- 26/04/2022100,069 mi+29 mi
- 07/09/2023104,068 mi+3,999 mi
Average of roughly 2,943 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Kuga Mk1 (C394)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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