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A18 SHN

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,551 mi
Last recorded108,551 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SHN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 108,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,362 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 96,836 miles

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

front and rear axle have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,289 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 95,419 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,586 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,133 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,606 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 36,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A18 SHN is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A18 SHN, 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 A18 SHN registered?

A18 SHN is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is A18 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SHN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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