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2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,151 mi
Last recorded104,151 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DMV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 104,151 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 98,745 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,388 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 92,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 84,468 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 84,468 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 78,755 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 73,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,994 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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AD12 DMV 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 85.7%.

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 AD12 DMV, 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 AD12 DMV registered?

AD12 DMV is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is AD12 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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