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A3 TWM

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,158 mi
Last recorded108,158 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TWM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,158 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 100,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 93,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,511 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 88,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,306 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaners etc ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,460 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

emissions passed to low for tester to read

front tyres worn slightly uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner very soon start peeling only just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn

suggest tracking check fronts bald inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2015 25,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner and cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner very soon start peeling only just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake pads worn

suggest tracking check fronts bald inner edge

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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A3 TWM 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 A3 TWM, 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 A3 TWM registered?

A3 TWM is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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