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SS55 UGS

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,865 mi
Last recorded151,865 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 UGS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 151,865 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack upper centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

very slight play both front wheels

Fail 28 Apr 2026 151,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack upper centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

very slight play both front wheels

Pass 30 May 2025 130,384 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 111,416 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 105,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,251 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 80,534 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 80,534 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 70,926 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,109 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 58,942 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 51,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,250 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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SS55 UGS is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SS55 UGS, 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 SS55 UGS registered?

SS55 UGS is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is SS55 UGS safe to buy?

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