2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · VA62 FRD
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 108,616 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA62 FRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 108,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA62 FRD 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 2013 Ford Kuga (VA62 FRD) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
VA62 FRD Mileage History
- 08/07/202498,675 mi
- 01/07/2025104,934 mi+6,259 mi
- 01/07/2025104,938 mi+4 mi
- 14/07/2026108,616 mi+3,678 mi
- 14/07/2026108,616 mi
Average of roughly 4,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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