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MV61 BYS

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,415 mi
Last recorded61,415 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 BYS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 61,415 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 61,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,678 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 57,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 54,341 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,342 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 44,342 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 12,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MV61 BYS is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White 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 MV61 BYS, 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 MV61 BYS registered?

MV61 BYS is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is MV61 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 BYS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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