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VK11 JZV

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,122 mi
Last recorded171,122 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 JZV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 171,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 167,025 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 163,475 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 160,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 157,707 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 150,589 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 144,764 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 129,233 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 129,133 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,297 miles

emissions too clean to register on test

Fail 8 Mar 2017 119,187 miles

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

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,629 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screw in o/s/r tyre

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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VK11 JZV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK11 JZV, 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 VK11 JZV registered?

VK11 JZV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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