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AV61 EPY

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,285 mi
Last recorded108,285 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EPY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 108,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in nsf inner steering arm

Fail 30 Jan 2025 108,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in nsf inner steering arm

Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,980 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 100,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake judder (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 97,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,735 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,511 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 93,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2.35 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 89,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 81,217 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 63,027 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 31,982 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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AV61 EPY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 75,414 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV61 EPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV61 EPY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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