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BV61 UBT

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,185 mi
Last recorded134,185 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 UBT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 134,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 119,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 119,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 106,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 103,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,542 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 86,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,521 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,336 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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BV61 UBT 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 72.2%.

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 BV61 UBT, 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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BV61 UBT is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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