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VO61 CLJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 98,669 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 98,667 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,814 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 94,811 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 90,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 90,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST FALLEN OFF (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure ALL APART FROM FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play RACK KNUCKLES BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively JUDDER (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,280 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,476 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,592 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,592 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres below 1.6 MM WIRES SHOWING ON O/S REAR (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,658 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,999 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Uneven tread wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 14 Aug 2014 33,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions too clean to test

Uneven tread wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

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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VO61 CLJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO61 CLJ, 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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VO61 CLJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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