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AO12 OML

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,981 mi
Last recorded162,981 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OML
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 162,981 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Aug 2025 162,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2024 150,944 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff misting from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 150,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator bulb missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff misting from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Jun 2023 123,762 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 102,097 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 102,097 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 101,074 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 101,043 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,999 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,341 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 87,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,726 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of some componants

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,509 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Oil leak Engine /turbo pipe area ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,844 miles

front pads getting low

under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO12 OML is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO12 OML, 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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AO12 OML is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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