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At a glance
This 2016 Ford Kuga Petrol 1498cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 77,257 miles on the clock, averaging 7,919 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Kuga issues include tailgate catch/latch knocking and gear lever gaiter wear.
MOT & Mileage History for ET65 VKM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 77,257 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,199 |
| Average per year | 7,919 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | ET65 VKM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 65 — September 2015 to February 2016 |
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About ET65 VKM
What car is ET65 VKM?
ET65 VKM is an black Ford Kuga, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
What is the mileage of ET65 VKM?
The last recorded mileage for ET65 VKM was 77,257 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET65 VKM passed its MOT?
ET65 VKM has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2025.
Is ET65 VKM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET65 VKM 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 ET65 VKM?
ET65 VKM is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 65 means registered between 1 September 2015 and 28 February 2016.