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VE61 DZM

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,546 mi
Last recorded108,546 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 DZM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 108,546 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 100,429 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,398 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,255 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 61,582 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,735 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 24,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE61 DZM is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE61 DZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 DZM registered?

VE61 DZM is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is VE61 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 DZM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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