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SO11 GVG

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,103 mi
Last recorded133,103 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 GVG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,103 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 133,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 128,964 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024
Fail 31 Aug 2024
Pass 4 Oct 2023 125,299 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 125,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 119,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 113,567 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 113,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 99,783 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 99,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,612 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,612 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,938 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,012 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 38,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SO11 GVG is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SO11 GVG, 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 SO11 GVG registered?

SO11 GVG is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is SO11 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO11 GVG shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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