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YP61 OEK

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,193 mi
Last recorded147,193 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 OEK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 147,193 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 141,853 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 134,344 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Pass 17 Aug 2023 127,030 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2023 127,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface rust under the vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2022 122,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 122,547 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 118,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2021 118,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2020 114,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,227 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Major oil leak from engine, oil dripping

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure/loose

Fail 21 Aug 2019 109,839 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension fitted headlamp self-levelling system rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Major oil leak from engine, oil dripping

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure/loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears x2 cracking 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears x2 worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,215 miles

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))

Rear levelling device broken

exhaust system corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

x4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,942 miles

Oil leak Large Oil Leak from Engine (Possibly Intercooler Pipework) Recommend Inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2017 98,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4 Lts S/Wash Added - OK (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak Large Oil Leak from Engine (Possibly Intercooler Pipework) Recommend Inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,985 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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 68,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YP61 OEK 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 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 YP61 OEK, 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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YP61 OEK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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