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SL61 VBY

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,902 mi
Last recorded75,902 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 VBY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,902 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 67,824 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 67,824 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 57,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2024 57,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,953 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 52,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 37,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,106 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 13,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 12,566 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 11,211 miles

Rear brake pad friction material cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2017 11,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Rear brake pad friction material cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 10,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 8,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VBY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

SL61 VBY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SL61 VBY safe to buy?

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