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AJ12 DPO

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DPO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 117,443 miles

both rear tyres perished badly

Pass 19 Feb 2024 108,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,953 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 85,945 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ12 DPO is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ12 DPO, 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 AJ12 DPO registered?

AJ12 DPO is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AJ12 DPO safe to buy?

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