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AK12 ZCN

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,452 mi
Last recorded140,452 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZCN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Underside dirty

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 131,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides, inc inner joins (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR, OSR, NSR. Strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR, OSR, NSR on legal limit. Strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 131,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Caliper potentially failed, requires full off wheel inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Overheated red disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides, inc inner joins (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Heat damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR, OSR, NSR. Strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR, OSR, NSR on legal limit. Strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle suspension very dirty, hard to inspect

Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 113,123 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 112,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and deteriorated sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,950 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front & rear subframes showing surface corrossion

o/s/r tyre poor,heavily worn on inner edge & also perished

oil leak noted from rear diff unit

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,114 miles

Both frontbtyres worn inner edges (Very strong advise )

Engine covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Strong advise (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease from 'pin-hole' (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,858 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 ZCN is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black 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 AK12 ZCN, 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 ZCN is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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