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AO12 UVV

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,819 mi
Last recorded73,819 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UVV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 62,933 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 62,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,069 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 45,349 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 45,349 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (Adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 40,910 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,944 miles

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

Rear Both nearside and offside anti-roll bar linkage lower ball joint gaiters perished and rubbers weakened but still preventing ingress of dirt and water.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,557 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 27,245 miles

Rear Rear seat belts couldn't be tested as seat folded down

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,248 miles

front tyres 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 18,407 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 UVV is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UVV, 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 UVV is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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