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WV61 VBL

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,326 mi
Last recorded185,326 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VBL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 185,326 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 173,023 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 173,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 150,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 139,601 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front wipers worn

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2021 139,601 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front wipers worn

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2020 129,182 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 129,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 119,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 108,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,413 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,496 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 VBL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV61 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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