2015 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · KU15 AEO
2015 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 79,554 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU15 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 79,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KU15 AEO 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 2015 Ford Kuga (KU15 AEO) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
KU15 AEO Mileage History
- 15/11/202254,992 mi
- 14/11/202361,943 mi+6,951 mi
- 04/12/202470,090 mi+8,147 mi
- 11/12/202579,554 mi+9,464 mi
- 11/12/202579,554 mi
Average of roughly 7,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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