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SL61 ZGK

2011 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,264 mi
Last recorded71,264 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 ZGK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 71,264 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe and suspension corroded

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 26 Oct 2023 57,494 miles

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,620 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,999 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 48,004 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,902 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,332 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides. boots twisted/misshapen (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,043 miles

Engine covers fitted

Removed hanging object from rear view mirror prior to mot

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,105 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 ZGK is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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