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KA53 ALE

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 ALE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 79,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 66,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,331 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,002 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,522 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,588 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 47,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 42,561 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 42,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 37,353 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 37,353 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,035 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,732 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,840 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,494 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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KA53 ALE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver 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 KA53 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA53 ALE registered?

KA53 ALE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is KA53 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA53 ALE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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