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EK61 WTE

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,968 mi
Last recorded159,968 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 WTE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 159,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 154,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 149,028 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 148,933 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 145,614 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2022 145,613 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Has no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,344 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 142,330 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,369 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 116,413 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 116,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,256 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

grinding noise from nearside rear brake, possibly inner brake pad worn out

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,600 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 48,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,296 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 WTE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

EK61 WTE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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