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HY61 WMV

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,959 mi
Last recorded120,959 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 WMV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 120,959 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 117,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 117,393 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 113,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,686 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 109,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,298 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,470 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 71,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,420 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

Fail 16 Feb 2017 53,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,205 miles

undertay fitted obscuring some mot items

Fail 14 Mar 2016 38,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

undertay fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 14 Dec 2015 36,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 26,360 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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HY61 WMV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY61 WMV, 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 HY61 WMV registered?

HY61 WMV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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