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YK61 DVV

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,653 mi
Last recorded163,653 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 DVV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 163,653 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 163,631 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 156,441 miles

Central Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 149,132 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flex deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 149,132 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flex deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Very close to excess (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both very close to excess (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,848 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre mount weak

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,052 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 106,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,177 miles

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)

engine and under covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Dec 2017 77,177 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

engine and under covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,621 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 64,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R17 [continental] (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit and wearing out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,375 miles

Rear Inner Brake pads worn very thin

Fail 7 Oct 2015 49,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Inner Brake pads worn very thin

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,390 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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YK61 DVV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK61 DVV, 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 YK61 DVV registered?

YK61 DVV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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