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BL61 AVC

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,115 mi
Last recorded153,115 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 AVC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 153,115 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 153,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 138,766 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 138,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,545 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,530 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 6 Sep 2021 100,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is currently on the legal limit, advise replacement urgently (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is currently on the legal limit, advise replacement urgently (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 86,396 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is currently on the legal limit, advise replacement urgently (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is currently on the legal limit, advise replacement urgently (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 73,760 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 73,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,647 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,842 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,772 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,834 miles

both front and rear brake pads wearing low

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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BL61 AVC is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL61 AVC, 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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BL61 AVC is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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