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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Position lamp not working Dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Possibly due to brakes (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
Coolant cap missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Hanger arm corroded and broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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SM61 DFK is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 SM61 DFK, 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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What year was SM61 DFK registered?
SM61 DFK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 11 December 2011.
Is SM61 DFK safe to buy?
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