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NU61 EUP

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,157 mi
Last recorded96,157 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 EUP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,157 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear AXLE CORRODED

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 85,055 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 85,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 76,756 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure at front

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft rubber balance weight slightly perished

Fail 19 Apr 2023 71,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft rubber balance weight slightly perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,796 miles

Front front exhaust flexi webbing broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,376 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,222 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Metal in Offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 33,222 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Metal in Offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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NU61 EUP is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NU61 EUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU61 EUP registered?

NU61 EUP is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is NU61 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU61 EUP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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