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S16 SWN

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,035 mi
Last recorded171,035 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SWN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 171,035 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 170,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 154,958 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,866 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,891 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,161 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm, front bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,471 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,567 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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S16 SWN is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S16 SWN, 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 S16 SWN registered?

S16 SWN is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is S16 SWN safe to buy?

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