2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SV65 KZR
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 91,652 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV65 KZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 91,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV65 KZR 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 2016 Ford Kuga (SV65 KZR) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm not connected osr suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
SV65 KZR Mileage History
- 16/07/202471,126 mi
- 16/07/202471,126 mi
- 23/07/202581,595 mi+10,469 mi
- 23/07/202581,595 mi
- 22/07/202691,652 mi+10,057 mi
Average of roughly 10,187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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