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At a glance
This 2018 Ford Kuga Petrol 1498cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 75,493 miles on the clock, averaging 11,474 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Kuga issues include tailgate catch/latch knocking and gear lever gaiter wear.
MOT & Mileage History for DS18 VNK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 75,493 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,578 |
| Average per year | 11,474 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Kuga
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Kuga models (2012–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Tailgate catch/latch knocking
The tailgate catch mechanism wears or loosens, causing play in the latch assembly. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (new catch + labour).[1]
Gear lever gaiter wear
Rubber gaiter around the gear shifter splits or degrades prematurely. · Typical repair: £50-£150 (new gaiter + labour).[1]
Door creaks
Door hinges or seals dry out/wear, causing friction in the door mechanism. · Typical repair: £80-£200 (grease hinges/seals or replace bushes).[1]
Keyless entry door handle sensor failure
Salt/water ingress corrodes sensors in the exterior door handles (keyless models). · Typical repair: £150-£400 (clean/replace handle sensor).[2][3]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DS18 VNK |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About DS18 VNK
What car is DS18 VNK?
DS18 VNK is a grey Ford Kuga, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2018.
What is the mileage of DS18 VNK?
The last recorded mileage for DS18 VNK was 75,493 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS18 VNK passed its MOT?
DS18 VNK has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Dec 2025.
Is DS18 VNK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS18 VNK is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is DS18 VNK?
DS18 VNK is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.