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YK61 UGF

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

126,989 mi
Last recorded126,989 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 UGF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 126,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread and slight bulge starting to develop (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also has splits with weight on (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also has splits with weight on (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2025 111,719 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also has splits with weight on (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also has splits with weight on (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

washers weak

Pass 5 Jun 2024 95,205 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,974 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 75,969 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,461 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 63,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,154 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 47,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2018 39,029 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,195 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,764 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 17,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 17,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UGF 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 YK61 UGF, 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 UGF registered?

YK61 UGF is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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