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R18 NNB

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,997 mi
Last recorded92,997 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 NNB
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 92,997 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 92,997 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken off rear (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 92,909 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,281 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 77,622 miles

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

age related corrosion under body

Fail 17 Nov 2023 77,622 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

age related corrosion under body

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,364 miles

rear brake pads approaching replacement stage

Fail 21 Nov 2022 72,364 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))

rear brake pads approaching replacement stage

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,771 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 64,588 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 61,945 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,628 miles

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

front brake pads approaching replacement stage

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,734 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 53,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 49,691 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,605 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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R18 NNB is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R18 NNB, 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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R18 NNB is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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