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SL61 ZKG

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,277 mi
Last recorded126,277 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,277 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 126,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 115,255 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 107,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 107,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,425 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,513 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,203 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at axle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 87,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,045 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,731 miles

4x tyres wearing inner & outer tread

Fail 30 Oct 2018 72,730 miles

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

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

4x tyres wearing inner & outer tread

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,278 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,894 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,446 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 ZKG 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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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