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LT61 NEU

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,450 mi
Last recorded98,450 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 NEU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 98,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre MARKED. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 98,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre MARKED. ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 83,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,035 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,035 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,817 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,850 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 53,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine cover and under-tray fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,223 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

engine cover and under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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LT61 NEU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT61 NEU, 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 LT61 NEU registered?

LT61 NEU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LT61 NEU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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