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AD12 HCZ

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,557 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

General corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 97,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

General corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 86,299 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 81,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 67,287 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 67,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,183 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 58,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,790 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,958 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,123 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 HCZ 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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

AD12 HCZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AD12 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 HCZ 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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