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AO12 SCV

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,120 mi
Last recorded134,120 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SCV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 134,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 134,120 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,569 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,277 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 116,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Feb 2023 107,171 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 98,680 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,125 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 287,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,215 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 SCV is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White 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 SCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 SCV registered?

AO12 SCV is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is AO12 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 SCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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