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AK62 EKU

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,002 mi
Last recorded131,002 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EKU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 131,002 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 120,401 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 120,401 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,561 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,573 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Exhuast system corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,034 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,256 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 55,256 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,436 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,760 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 28,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AK62 EKU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK62 EKU, 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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AK62 EKU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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