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BK12 NXO

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,810 mi
Last recorded136,810 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NXO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 136,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 132,096 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edges, both ns tyres perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 126,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,865 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount missing above rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy in operation

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 12 Aug 2021 110,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount missing above rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy in operation

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover fitted

nearside & offside rear trailing arms bushes slight perishing

nearside rear tyre outer wall as a slight bulge

Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,606 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,016 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 71,014 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,639 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,035 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,306 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 26,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BK12 NXO is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK12 NXO, 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 BK12 NXO registered?

BK12 NXO is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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