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AO12 ZPB

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,067 mi
Last recorded156,067 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 156,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 145,512 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 145,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,034 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,491 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 67,161 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,928 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,597 miles

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 ZPB is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

AO12 ZPB is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZPB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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