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SA61 FHP

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,826 mi
Last recorded94,826 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 FHP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,826 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 94,812 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 89,106 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 89,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 82,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,561 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 80,561 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 75,919 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,910 miles

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 4 Jan 2019 58,425 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,572 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 44,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,470 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 211,051 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 21,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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SA61 FHP 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 64.7%.

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 SA61 FHP, 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 SA61 FHP registered?

SA61 FHP is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is SA61 FHP safe to buy?

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