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EK61 XSA

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,607 mi
Last recorded106,607 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,313 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/4519w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 91,058 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 91,058 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,248 miles

both rear tyres worn and uneven inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 On inner edge/feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Very slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 81,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 On inner edge/feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Very slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,706 miles

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

Front both tyres becoming low on tread

Front suspect brake [pads wearing low]

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,089 miles

Nearside slight damage to mirror casing.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake pad has lump missing off pad face.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,014 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 XSA is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

EK61 XSA is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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