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CX61 VKR

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,269 mi
Last recorded166,269 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 VKR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 166,269 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,084 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 132,984 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 132,974 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,808 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,730 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,857 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 25 Sep 2019 94,830 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,866 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 82,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,067 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,601 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,036 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)

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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CX61 VKR is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX61 VKR, 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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What year was CX61 VKR registered?

CX61 VKR is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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