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SP61 VKE

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,518 mi
Last recorded169,518 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VKE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 169,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 169,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 164,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both front arm REAR bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and (Offside) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and (Offside) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 159,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 155,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 152,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 147,269 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn (pads appear to get getting low)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,466 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 137,440 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested car in limp mode (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 130,630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,053 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 118,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,752 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,197 miles

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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SP61 VKE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP61 VKE, 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 SP61 VKE registered?

SP61 VKE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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