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GU61 YCO

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,751 mi
Last recorded69,751 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 YCO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,751 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2024 67,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,062 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,556 miles

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 61,555 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))

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

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 20 Oct 2021 59,685 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 59,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 55,273 miles

Headlamp aims deteriorated.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 46,889 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,177 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low 0mm on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,177 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn low 0mm on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 33,889 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 33,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 28,626 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Nov 2015 28,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YCO is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU61 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

GU61 YCO is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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