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AF12 VAA

2012 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,188 mi
Last recorded136,188 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VAA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 136,188 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 127,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,474 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 31 Jan 2023 108,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R19 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R19 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R19 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R19 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 108,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R19 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R19 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R19 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R19 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,730 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 101,729 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,767 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AF12 VAA is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF12 VAA, 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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AF12 VAA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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