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L22 GDL

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,790 mi
Last recorded47,790 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 GDL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 47,790 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 47,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 45,262 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 45,262 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 42,224 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 42,214 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,786 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 40,786 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,910 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,670 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,817 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal from around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 31,817 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal from around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,146 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 29,146 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 21,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,564 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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L22 GDL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L22 GDL, 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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L22 GDL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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