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GU61 UPG

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 UPG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,130 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 82,365 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 75,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,277 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 58,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread on inner edge and has deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,462 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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GU61 UPG is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU61 UPG, 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 GU61 UPG registered?

GU61 UPG is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is GU61 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 UPG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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