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SA11 MXH

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,422 mi
Last recorded139,422 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 MXH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 139,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 139,386 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

corrosion whole under body

Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,632 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,336 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid-section mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear minor corrosion on suspension components; offside coil spring, anti-roll bar, and suspension arms

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 129,036 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside & offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective mid-section mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear minor corrosion on suspension components; offside coil spring, anti-roll bar, and suspension arms

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 119,829 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid-section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Corrosion on suspension components; Offside coil spring, anti-roll bar, suspension arms and sub-frame

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 119,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Mid-section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Corrosion on suspension components; coil springs, anti-roll bar, suspension arms and sub-frame

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,559 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 106,510 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,960 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 70,545 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,229 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 39,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear tyre has some side wall damage due to having been run with low preasure

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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SA11 MXH is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA11 MXH, 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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SA11 MXH is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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