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SM11 VHR

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,461 mi
Last recorded158,461 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 VHR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 158,461 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 153,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 147,169 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 138,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 130,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 122,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 114,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,826 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,811 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 97,811 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,304 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,586 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,288 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 VHR is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM11 VHR registered?

SM11 VHR is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is SM11 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 VHR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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