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SV11 UBZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,648 mi
Last recorded185,648 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 UBZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 185,648 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 179,764 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 179,762 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy clunk from engine (possible mounting)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2022 156,629 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 156,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering arm modification unsafe arm excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 146,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 138,669 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 134,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 124,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front slight play in o/s inner steering rod.

under covers fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,550 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR TYRES LOW AND PERRISHING

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,465 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 93,394 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,827 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 74,095 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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SV11 UBZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV11 UBZ, 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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SV11 UBZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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