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AJ61 PKU

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,283 mi
Last recorded108,283 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 PKU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 108,283 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and other arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,292 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,400 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,236 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 83,437 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 83,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,480 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,286 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,104 miles

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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AJ61 PKU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ61 PKU, 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 AJ61 PKU registered?

AJ61 PKU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is AJ61 PKU safe to buy?

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