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291 CTA

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,203 mi
Last recorded83,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 CTA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 83,203 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 81,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 80,288 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 78,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 72,767 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,374 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 56,374 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 48,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 40,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,924 miles

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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291 CTA is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 291 CTA, 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 291 CTA registered?

291 CTA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is 291 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 291 CTA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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