2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · UP60 WLS
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 103,919 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UP60 WLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 103,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UP60 WLS 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 (UP60 WLS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 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: Brakes (2 issues). 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
UP60 WLS Mileage History
- 22/09/202281,522 mi
- 22/09/202281,522 mi
- 19/10/202394,241 mi+12,719 mi
- 17/10/202499,422 mi+5,181 mi
- 19/09/2025103,919 mi+4,497 mi
Average of roughly 7,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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