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BL12 ODK

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,019 mi
Last recorded104,019 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ODK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 93,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,451 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,641 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 74,641 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 70,333 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 70,333 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure CAT HANGER BROKEN CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure CAT HANGER CORRODED AND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Front LARGE SCREW IN TYRE

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 LIGHT OFF (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 59,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 43,512 miles

Front brake pads in 2000mls

osr nsf osf tyres on 2.00mm

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,187 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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BL12 ODK is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL12 ODK, 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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BL12 ODK is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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