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AJ61 PLV

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 PLV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026
Pass 9 Jan 2025

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,138 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 61,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 54,633 miles

Front both wearing on inner tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 54,361 miles

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

Front both wearing on inner tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,469 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,775 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 PLV is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PLV, 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 AJ61 PLV registered?

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

Is AJ61 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 PLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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