2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · SB18 NCV
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 34,861 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB18 NCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2025
- 34,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SB18 NCV 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 (SB18 NCV) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SB18 NCV Mileage History
- 24/05/202219,913 mi
- 23/05/202326,491 mi+6,578 mi
- 23/05/202432,796 mi+6,305 mi
- 23/05/202432,796 mi
- 17/05/202534,861 mi+2,065 mi
Average of roughly 5,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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