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EK61 HKX

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,763 mi
Last recorded143,763 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 143,763 miles

AWD malfunction

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

rear exhaust bracket detatched

Pass 21 Oct 2024 138,310 miles

A W D system indicating a fault

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2024 138,310 miles

A W D system indicating a fault

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,172 miles

AWD indicates a malfunction

CV joint noisy in operation

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,482 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Oct 2021 118,953 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 13 Oct 2021 118,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,954 miles

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

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

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,936 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 106,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,731 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,679 miles

front tyres worn

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,758 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,248 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HKX is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EK61 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

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

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