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AF12 XZY

2012 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,323 mi
Last recorded171,323 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 171,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 166,047 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 161,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 158,762 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 155,386 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 151,261 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 151,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,243 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 120,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre 3mm

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 XZY is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

AF12 XZY is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AF12 XZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XZY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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