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FV61 UBG

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,541 mi
Last recorded121,541 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 UBG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 121,541 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres effected. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres effected. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Oct 2025 121,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine covers obscuring some components.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres effected. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres effected. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,207 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,298 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Starting perished

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,273 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 81,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,739 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 71,739 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,941 miles

rear brake pads 3mm ish

rear tyres about 3mm and slight cracking in tread

Fail 27 Jun 2017 44,941 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pads 3mm ish

rear tyres about 3mm and slight cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,793 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2014 12,426 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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FV61 UBG is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White 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 FV61 UBG, 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 FV61 UBG registered?

FV61 UBG is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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