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HV61 VBZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,699 mi
Last recorded100,699 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 100,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2024 93,983 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,205 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,942 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,237 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,935 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear slightly on edges.

Some light corrosion around rear subframe.

Fail 13 Sep 2019 60,935 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear slightly on edges.

Some light corrosion around rear subframe.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 46,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,347 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres low depths, brake pads getting low.

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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HV61 VBZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HV61 VBZ, 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 HV61 VBZ registered?

HV61 VBZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for HV61 VBZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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