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AV61 HCE

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,529 mi
Last recorded144,529 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 HCE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 144,529 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 144,523 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads uneven wear across axle

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,909 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,236 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,817 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 82,227 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,328 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2018 72,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,560 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre nail in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have heavy edge wear

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 64,560 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre nail in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres have heavy edge wear

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,457 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,133 miles

Front registration plate damaged

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate damaged

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 HCE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCE, 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 HCE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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