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EK61 PKY

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,028 mi
Last recorded146,028 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 PKY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 146,028 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting full inspection

Nearside Front flexible hose loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle and arms corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2025 145,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting full inspection

Nearside Front flexible hose loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle and arms corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2024 135,479 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2024 135,479 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 123,023 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

dpf showing signs of tampering but customer has provided a old invoice to show this was for cleaning purposes only

Pass 9 Dec 2022 109,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

dpf been cut open for cleaning

Fail 8 Dec 2022 109,863 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,996 miles

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,295 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,288 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,411 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 60,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,965 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 PKY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver 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 EK61 PKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK61 PKY registered?

EK61 PKY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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