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AK62 WZF

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,560 mi
Last recorded116,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WZF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 116,560 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 111,269 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 111,269 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,890 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,417 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,707 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 96,707 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2022 96,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread, cut in tread & outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

timing belt cange due 10year/125k intervals

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,356 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2018 36,380 miles

covers and undershields fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,171 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,914 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,188 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 40,188 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 WZF is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WZF, 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 AK62 WZF registered?

AK62 WZF is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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