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AU12 PFV

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PFV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 84,208 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and N/S/R perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 77,299 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 69,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 61,953 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 61,953 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 56,964 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 56,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 51,419 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,473 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 47,438 miles

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

Offside Front leak on shocker

Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,127 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,148 miles

all brake pads look very low recommend attention

nail in nsr tyre tread

nsf tyre 3mm

rear number plate deteriorated

undertrays and trims fitted cant see some components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,379 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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AU12 PFV is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

AU12 PFV is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 PFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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