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8548 CD

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8548 CD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,225 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 78,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 70,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 70,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,779 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 62,768 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,602 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,979 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 49,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 43,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner edges or rear tyre tread inner and outer getting low

Nearside Front tyre tread close to wear bars central area but ok

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very close (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 38,068 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread has small cuts

Fail 17 May 2018 38,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre tread has small cuts

Pass 11 May 2017 31,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner devoid of tread and close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner devoid of tread and close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 24,294 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,892 miles

emissions too clean to measure

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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8548 CD is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8548 CD, 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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8548 CD is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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