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EK61 EKL

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,785 mi
Last recorded126,785 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 EKL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 126,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,272 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 112,970 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 109,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 98,471 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WORN THIN AND DETERIORATING ON EDGES OF TREAD

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,150 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 91,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,951 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,021 miles

Child Seats Fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2016 71,021 miles

Child Seats Fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,868 miles

childs seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,201 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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EK61 EKL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EK61 EKL, 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 EK61 EKL registered?

EK61 EKL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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