2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · SY18 XND
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 130,229 km. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 130,229 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY18 XND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 130,229 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY18 XND 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 (SY18 XND) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SY18 XND Odometer History
- 12/06/202380,118 km
- 18/06/202460,427 mi
- 16/06/202570,229 mi+9,802 mi
- 16/06/2026130,229 km
- 16/06/2026130,229 km
Average of roughly 16,636 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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