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CE61 AEK

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,893 mi
Last recorded131,893 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 AEK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 131,891 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 126,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear / Centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak fuel injector leaking excessively (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear / Centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 100,800 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,499 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,322 miles

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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CE61 AEK is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE61 AEK, 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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CE61 AEK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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