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MA61 VLV

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,390 mi
Last recorded108,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 VLV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 108,390 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre exhaust mounts broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit and wearing thin on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing thin on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 108,391 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre exhaust mounts broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit and wearing thin on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing thin on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 91,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 72,638 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,806 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,435 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,749 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,667 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicators

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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MA61 VLV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA61 VLV, 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 MA61 VLV registered?

MA61 VLV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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