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VF61 AEK

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,928 mi
Last recorded114,928 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AEK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2025 114,927 miles

Central Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 108,527 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,199 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi inscure

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,938 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 70,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 59,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,869 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 58,656 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,511 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,209 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Uneven tread wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too low to read

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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VF61 AEK is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF61 AEK, 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 VF61 AEK registered?

VF61 AEK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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