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SL61 TYV

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,486 mi
Last recorded122,486 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 122,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 108,150 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,904 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,440 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 98,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,283 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 92,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,988 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,688 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,197 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,048 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,768 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 58,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,320 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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SL61 TYV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYV, 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 SL61 TYV registered?

SL61 TYV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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