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194 VFC

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration194 VFC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 145,490 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 131,644 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 118,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,018 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 83,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 66,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered ( no action required)

Pass 31 May 2018 60,402 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 55,964 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 55,963 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 44,927 miles

advise smoke test clean

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,141 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Jun 2015 34,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pads low

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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194 VFC is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 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 194 VFC, 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 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 194 VFC registered?

194 VFC is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is 194 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 194 VFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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