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NV11 UJL

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,985 mi
Last recorded160,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 UJL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 160,985 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 160,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 152,033 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack leaking - slight leak out of gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 151,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure flex deteriorated, front hanger snapped and rear hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack leaking - slight leak out of gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2023 145,140 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 145,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 138,239 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 138,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 131,148 miles

n/s outter c.v boot contaminated

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 125,417 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking and worn on inner edges strong advise

n/s front tyre very low tread and badly worn on inner edge strong advise

o/s front tyre getting low in tread and wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 125,371 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracking and worn on inner edges strong advise

n/s front tyre very low tread and badly worn on inner edge strong advise

o/s front tyre getting low in tread and wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,018 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre & Low Tread ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 113,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre & Low Tread ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,185 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,239 miles

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

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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NV11 UJL 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 66.7%.

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 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 NV11 UJL, 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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NV11 UJL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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