2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · SE11 VVE
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2018. Recorded mileage 108,881 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE11 VVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 108,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE11 VVE 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 (SE11 VVE) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SE11 VVE Mileage History
- 03/08/202392,517 mi
- 09/08/202392,532 mi+15 mi
- 10/07/2024103,066 mi+10,534 mi
- 28/07/2025105,993 mi+2,927 mi
- 30/07/2026108,881 mi+2,888 mi
Average of roughly 5,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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