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AK12 XEU

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,353 mi
Last recorded102,353 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 102,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 99,133 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 96,664 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Fail 8 Apr 2024 96,664 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 96,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2023 96,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2022 94,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 94,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 83,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 29,747 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 XEU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEU, 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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AK12 XEU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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