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2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,889 mi
Last recorded140,889 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 LSK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 140,889 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 130,688 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2025 130,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Apr 2024 118,449 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 118,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 109,142 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2023 109,142 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 4 May 2022 96,146 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 96,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 83,317 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 81,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 73,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,426 miles

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

both front tyre treads getting low on the inside edges

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2017 52,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,628 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre tread worn smooth on the inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,333 miles

osr tyre 2mm heavily worn on inner

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,591 miles

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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WV61 LSK is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WV61 LSK, 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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WV61 LSK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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