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SY61 XLA

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,588 mi
Last recorded75,588 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XLA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 75,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,430 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,631 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,997 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,617 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 43,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,692 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 39,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 38,398 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,768 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 30,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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SY61 XLA is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY61 XLA, 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 SY61 XLA registered?

SY61 XLA is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SY61 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 XLA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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