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SA61 HXX

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,709 mi
Last recorded146,709 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 HXX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 146,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,273 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 135,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 123,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 117,485 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 117,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 99,804 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,111 miles

Nearside steering track arm has slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,507 miles

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

Nearside steering track arm has slight play

Offside steering track arm has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,716 miles

Nearside steering track arm has slight play at inner joint

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Feb 2019 81,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lever not returning fully to its stop

Nearside steering track arm has slight play at inner joint

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,580 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,988 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,892 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 39,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,328 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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SA61 HXX is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HXX, 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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SA61 HXX is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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