2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SH18 UAY
2018 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 82,852 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH18 UAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 82,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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SH18 UAY 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 (SH18 UAY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
SH18 UAY Mileage History
- 11/10/202251,697 mi
- 11/10/202251,699 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/202364,316 mi+12,617 mi
- 07/10/202473,983 mi+9,667 mi
- 08/10/202582,852 mi+8,869 mi
Average of roughly 10,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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