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NV11 ZBE

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,895 mi
Last recorded196,895 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 196,895 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 196,895 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 187,465 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 178,068 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 168,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 158,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 158,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 150,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 150,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 144,693 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 144,693 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 119,168 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 119,096 miles

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

Brake fluid slightly low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,570 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,485 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,728 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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NV11 ZBE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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