2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

8,737 MOT tests in 2024. 61.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time61.4%
Failed or needed repairs38.6%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,737 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    457 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    358 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    312 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Suspension16.2%
  3. Brakes9.4%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Steering4.9%
  8. Body & chassis4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)9.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 61.4% of 2011 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,737 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).