2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MA18 WAE
2018 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 61,568 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA18 WAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 61,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA18 WAE 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 (MA18 WAE) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
MA18 WAE Mileage History
- 14/03/202229,775 mi
- 24/03/202337,847 mi+8,072 mi
- 20/03/202446,283 mi+8,436 mi
- 19/03/202554,645 mi+8,362 mi
- 04/03/202661,568 mi+6,923 mi
Average of roughly 8,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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