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HV11 YYU

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,970 mi
Last recorded140,970 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 YYU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 140,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at lower spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators and outer treads wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 128,841 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 128,841 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,598 miles

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2022 103,583 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,681 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,592 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,612 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,352 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,816 miles

engine and sill covers also undertrays fitted

n/s/f , n/s/r ,o/s/r tyres 2mm on edges 235/55/17

Fail 20 Jan 2018 62,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine and sill covers also undertrays fitted

n/s/f , n/s/r ,o/s/r tyres 2mm on edges 235/55/17

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

engine and sill covers also under trays

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,530 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,921 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,567 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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HV11 YYU 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 82.4%.

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 HV11 YYU, 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 HV11 YYU registered?

HV11 YYU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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