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DV61 XEK

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,905 mi
Last recorded108,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 XEK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 108,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield slightly insure,rear

Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,113 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,283 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 78,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,858 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,086 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,836 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear and mishapen inner edge on n/s/r tyre

slight wear and slightly mishapen inner edge on o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,084 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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DV61 XEK is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DV61 XEK, 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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DV61 XEK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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