2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · L16 MSG
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 55,493 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L16 MSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 55,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L16 MSG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Kuga (L16 MSG) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L16 MSG Mileage History
- 04/08/202245,926 mi
- 25/07/202350,786 mi+4,860 mi
- 25/07/202350,786 mi
- 10/08/202453,245 mi+2,459 mi
- 05/08/202555,493 mi+2,248 mi
Average of roughly 3,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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