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AE61 JLV

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,252 mi
Last recorded86,252 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 JLV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 73,600 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 73,379 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 68,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 62,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 57,909 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 578,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,784 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,511 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 39,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,551 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,176 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AE61 JLV is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE61 JLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE61 JLV registered?

AE61 JLV is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AE61 JLV safe to buy?

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