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AK12 XBW

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,549 mi
Last recorded121,549 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XBW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,549 miles

corrosion to under body components

offside inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 5 Dec 2024 118,169 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,233 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2023 117,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2022 106,739 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 94,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,674 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,545 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 77,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,949 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,057 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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AK12 XBW is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver 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 AK12 XBW, 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 AK12 XBW registered?

AK12 XBW is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is AK12 XBW safe to buy?

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