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SM11 LGY

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,106 mi
Last recorded125,106 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 LGY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 125,106 miles

undercarriage undersealed

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x1 chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 118,869 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,748 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Two broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Under floor heat shield loose and deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2024 113,744 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Two broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Under floor heat shield loose and deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,020 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective two mountings broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,078 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,273 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 95,273 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,193 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 83,501 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 75,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly

Oil leak ()

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 67,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,729 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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SM11 LGY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SM11 LGY, 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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SM11 LGY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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