2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · YO16 EEF
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 91,800 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO16 EEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 91,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO16 EEF 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 (YO16 EEF) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
YO16 EEF Mileage History
- 24/08/202362,598 mi
- 22/08/202473,299 mi+10,701 mi
- 20/08/202582,399 mi+9,100 mi
- 25/08/202691,732 mi+9,333 mi
- 27/08/202691,800 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 9,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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