2011 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · YH61 UMU
2011 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 136,881 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH61 UMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 136,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH61 UMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Kuga (YH61 UMU) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
YH61 UMU Mileage History
- 10/05/2023110,788 mi
- 10/05/2023110,788 mi
- 09/05/2024125,961 mi+15,173 mi
- 22/11/2025136,859 mi+10,898 mi
- 04/12/2025136,881 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 10,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Kuga Mk1 (C394)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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