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AV12 NMU

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NMU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 124,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,311 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 109,320 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,527 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 100,527 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,357 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 92,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,465 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 81,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,160 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,595 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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AV12 NMU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV12 NMU, 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 AV12 NMU registered?

AV12 NMU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is AV12 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 NMU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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