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AU62 ZGD

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,824 mi
Last recorded114,824 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 ZGD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 114,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 99,485 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 99,485 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,064 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,610 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,672 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,109 miles

Small cracks in all four tyre treads

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,733 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 40,733 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,501 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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AU62 ZGD is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU62 ZGD, 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 AU62 ZGD registered?

AU62 ZGD is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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