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VK61 HCV

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,407 mi
Last recorded101,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 HCV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 101,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 98,465 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 98,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 94,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 84,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens is broken and showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly! (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 81,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly! (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,694 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,067 miles

wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Nov 2017 65,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,077 miles

n/s/r tyre soon

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,604 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,239 miles

rear brake pads getting low 3,mm

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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VK61 HCV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK61 HCV, 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 VK61 HCV registered?

VK61 HCV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is VK61 HCV safe to buy?

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