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NL11 GVM

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 GVM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 159,890 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 137,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 137,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 122,122 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 122,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,165 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 100,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 100,805 miles

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,204 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,184 miles

Emissions too clean to receive printout

Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,184 miles

Emissions too clean to receive printout

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,826 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,995 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,359 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,632 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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NL11 GVM is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL11 GVM, 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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NL11 GVM is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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