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BJ12 JVA

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,376 mi
Last recorded44,376 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 JVA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 44,376 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 44,032 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 44,032 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 43,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,969 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,891 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,133 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 26,234 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 19,936 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 18,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 14,940 miles

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 27 May 2015 11,221 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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BJ12 JVA is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ12 JVA, 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 BJ12 JVA registered?

BJ12 JVA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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