MOT Status
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120,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Surface corrosion on discs. Appears to have been stood
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Surface corrosion on discs. Appears to have been stood
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked at the back of DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Mirror surround and side repeater loose
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose heavily bubbled under the coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.35 Ave reading 0.48 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked at the back of DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.35 1/m recorded 0.56 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front DPF cracked at the exit pipe and loose, covered in paste.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Mirror surround and repeater loose
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped wear to the inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose heavily bubbled under the coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fuel filter metal cover loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Mirror damaged
engine/under/sill covers
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine/under/sill covers
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Lettering cracking. (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Where tyre is worn on edge there is a cut on the tyre exposing cords. (235/55 R17 99V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is punctured and leaking. ()
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Lettering cracking. (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge. *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable at calliper corroded slightly. (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Rear axle corroded.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Some lettering cracking. (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn, approx 3/4mm. Inside edge of NS only just above wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet latch and cable seized - can still gain access
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Centre Front undertray fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SV61 VUA is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VUA, 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 VUA is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 October 2011.
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