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AA51 GOF

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,826 mi
Last recorded113,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 GOF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 113,826 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 113,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,187 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 94,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,089 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,091 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,438 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 55,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,912 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,885 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 22,435 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 22,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AA51 GOF is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AA51 GOF, 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 AA51 GOF registered?

AA51 GOF is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AA51 GOF safe to buy?

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