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ST61 VSZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,925 mi
Last recorded119,925 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 119,925 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all four shockers corroded

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 113,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,292 miles

underside corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,576 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,619 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 96,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,232 miles

Offside Rear slightly sticking brake

rear exhaust front mounting corroded and detached. system still secure

rear exhaust to floor heatshield is partially detached

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,181 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,334 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,864 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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ST61 VSZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ST61 VSZ, 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 ST61 VSZ registered?

ST61 VSZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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