2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · NL18 XFA
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 62,609 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL18 XFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 62,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NL18 XFA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Kuga (NL18 XFA) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL18 XFA Mileage History
- 15/06/202230,380 mi
- 16/06/202230,383 mi+3 mi
- 20/06/202341,840 mi+11,457 mi
- 27/06/202453,624 mi+11,784 mi
- 11/06/202562,609 mi+8,985 mi
Average of roughly 10,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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