2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · SU68 BEN
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 65,173 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SU68 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 65,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SU68 BEN 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 (SU68 BEN) 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 (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SU68 BEN Mileage History
- 25/10/202243,169 mi
- 13/10/202353,089 mi+9,920 mi
- 13/10/202353,089 mi
- 08/10/202459,571 mi+6,482 mi
- 08/10/202565,173 mi+5,602 mi
Average of roughly 7,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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