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EX61 UPH

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,319 mi
Last recorded135,319 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 UPH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 135,319 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 28 Oct 2025 135,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,535 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass and mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 18 Oct 2023 115,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass and mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,021 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,212 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,631 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 26 Oct 2020 93,631 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,033 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,055 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 74,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,761 miles

EML illuminated - emission test passed

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

unable to check any rear seatbelts due to being full of personal items

unable to check load compartment due to being full of personal items

Fail 7 Sep 2017 61,761 miles

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

EML illuminated - emission test passed

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

unable to check any rear seatbelts due to being full of personal items

unable to check load compartment due to being full of personal items

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,760 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,688 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 42,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,437 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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EX61 UPH is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black 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 EX61 UPH, 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 EX61 UPH registered?

EX61 UPH is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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