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AF12 OTD

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,412 mi
Last recorded124,412 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OTD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 124,412 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 124,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 122,410 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 117,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2024 117,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 112,857 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,736 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 94,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% - 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 80,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 80,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has too much oil in

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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AF12 OTD is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black 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 AF12 OTD, 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 AF12 OTD registered?

AF12 OTD is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 OTD safe to buy?

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