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AW12 TES

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW12 TES
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 51,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

both front tyres worn thin on edges .

Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 33,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 26,311 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 17,953 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 10 Oct 2019 11,208 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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AW12 TES is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 48,036 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 AW12 TES, 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 10 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AW12 TES registered?

AW12 TES is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 November 2016.

Is AW12 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW12 TES shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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