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SL61 NZK

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,280 mi
Last recorded126,280 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 NZK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 126,280 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 126,217 miles

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

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED CAR ENGINE CUTTING OUT

REAR CROSSMEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2024 116,166 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 103,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2023 103,220 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Oct 2022 93,980 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,048 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,544 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorating

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover + undertrays fitted obscuring some items

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Oct 2019 73,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover + undertrays fitted obscuring some items

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,041 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,345 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

oil level excessive

under-trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 49,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

nearside steering rack boot twisted

oil level excessive

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,121 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,364 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,246 miles

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

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

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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SL61 NZK is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White 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 SL61 NZK, 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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SL61 NZK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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