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KU61 SHZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,194 mi
Last recorded97,194 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 97,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play detected at steering wheel and steering rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 92,248 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2024 88,794 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,992 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 84,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,054 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,904 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,439 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,116 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 73,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 64,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,639 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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KU61 SHZ 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 88.9%.

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 KU61 SHZ, 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 KU61 SHZ registered?

KU61 SHZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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The MOT history for KU61 SHZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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