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AP02 TMP

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 TMP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,474 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,266 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 92,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,802 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,184 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 81,184 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,589 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil on full time (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be worn low however there is poor access (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 53,894 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,985 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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AP02 TMP is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP02 TMP, 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 AP02 TMP registered?

AP02 TMP is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AP02 TMP safe to buy?

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