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A1 WAW

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,058 mi
Last recorded50,058 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WAW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished & 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 50,058 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished & 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 50,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 45,392 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 45,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2023 40,302 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 34,415 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 34,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 28,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall cracked/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts on minimum legal limit! 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 23,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 19,678 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 19,364 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,547 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 16,657 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,838 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 15,838 miles

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

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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A1 WAW is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A1 WAW, 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 A1 WAW registered?

A1 WAW is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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