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SV61 NPO

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,759 mi
Last recorded134,759 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 NPO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 134,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 129,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,677 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 117,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 117,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear HEATSHEILD LOOSE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,925 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 112,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 110,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,023 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 103,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf box split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper siezed lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s o/s front door check straps broken

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,070 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 93,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/zr18 101y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,191 miles

Front reg plate delaminated

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,912 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,605 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,605 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Jul 2015 47,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 47,288 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear discs worn 0/s n/s slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/

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 NPO is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPO, 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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SV61 NPO is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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