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AO12 OWZ

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,214 mi
Last recorded115,214 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OWZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 115,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 115,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 100,113 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 89,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 72,159 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,377 miles

Central Rear seat belt area plucked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,436 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,405 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 27,405 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 May 2015 20,654 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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AO12 OWZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 OWZ, 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 AO12 OWZ registered?

AO12 OWZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is AO12 OWZ safe to buy?

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