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EK11 NKL

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,616 mi
Last recorded127,616 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 NKL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,616 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 124,739 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 124,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2024 122,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable joint has play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 122,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pads have been run hot at some point

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable joint has play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 117,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,938 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 111,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,970 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 104,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 101,715 miles

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,108 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,168 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,995 miles

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

engine cover and under shield fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay components

vehicle emissions to low to register

Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine cover and under shield fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay components

vehicle emissions to low to register

Pass 6 Jun 2015 42,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,662 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK11 NKL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK11 NKL, 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 EK11 NKL registered?

EK11 NKL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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