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SM60 MLO

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 MLO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 70,523 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,095 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 44,094 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 35,974 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 35,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 27,423 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 27,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,091 miles

Both steering rack boots damp

Valve stem slightly damaged front

Fail 17 Jan 2018 24,091 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s steering rack boot damp

Fail 17 Jan 2018 24,091 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s steering rack boot damp

Pass 25 Jan 2017 21,207 miles

emissions not detected reading was 0.02

Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,024 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,624 miles

emissions not detected reading was 0.01

Fail 23 Jan 2014 12,233 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

emissions not picked up by machine reading was 0.02

Pass 23 Jan 2014 12,233 miles

emissions not picked up by machine reading was 0.02

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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SM60 MLO is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM60 MLO, 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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SM60 MLO is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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