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AU12 JBV

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,329 mi
Last recorded120,329 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JBV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,329 miles

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

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

advise chips in windscreen

rear exhaust corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 120,328 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

advise chips in windscreen

rear exhaust corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 115,148 miles

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

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

centre heat shield damaged and touching exhaust

rear brake discs have signs of excessive heat

rear exhaust corroded

service oil light illuminated

Fail 13 Mar 2025 115,148 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre heat shield damaged and touching exhaust

rear brake discs have signs of excessive heat

rear exhaust corroded

service oil light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2024 105,524 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 105,495 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,615 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn very very close to wear markers would advise changing as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,223 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven in tread area

Offside Rear tyre uneven in tread area

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 56,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,049 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AU12 JBV is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU12 JBV, 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 AU12 JBV registered?

AU12 JBV is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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