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N1 BKL

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 BKL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 114,907 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 114,188 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 112,985 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 108,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 94,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre has splits/ cuts in side wall - no ply or cord exsposed

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,218 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,218 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,539 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 81,539 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,555 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 71,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 58,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2017 58,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 48,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,405 miles

O/s/f near limit / sidewall damaged

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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N1 BKL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black 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 N1 BKL, 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 N1 BKL registered?

N1 BKL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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