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SV61 JBZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,780 mi
Last recorded93,780 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 JBZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 93,780 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 2 Feb 2026 93,770 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 27 Jan 2025 91,192 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 84,526 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,025 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going into flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items .

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,015 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 58,015 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,469 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,287 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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SV61 JBZ 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 81.3%.

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 SV61 JBZ, 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 SV61 JBZ registered?

SV61 JBZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for SV61 JBZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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