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OV61 UTW

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,332 mi
Last recorded146,332 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 UTW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 146,332 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 146,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 144,439 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 131,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 111,709 miles

oil leaking top of engine ,dripping from underside and top injector cover broken ! Advise further investigation .

Pass 10 Jun 2021 95,236 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 95,236 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated possible n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,103 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,470 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,463 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,261 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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OV61 UTW is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV61 UTW, 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 OV61 UTW registered?

OV61 UTW is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is OV61 UTW safe to buy?

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