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BK61 NHC

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,131 mi
Last recorded114,131 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 NHC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 114,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 114,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 108,448 miles

Rear general surface corrosion underside

Pass 3 Apr 2024 101,427 miles

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 3 Apr 2024 101,427 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 9 Apr 2022 98,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,551 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 96,551 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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 10 Apr 2019 92,386 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 92,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 92,299 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes not tested on tappley test due to offside rear brakes are metal to metal dangerous to drive (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front wing mirrors not fully secure

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,175 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,175 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 71,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,385 miles

slight rough noise at o/s/r- corrosion on disc/wheel bearing?

Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front and rear tyres have sidewalls worn

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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BK61 NHC is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK61 NHC, 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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BK61 NHC is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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