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BL62 FCX

2012 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,661 mi
Last recorded130,661 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 FCX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,661 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 130,623 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 122,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 101W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,414 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 114,386 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 106,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a nail and slightly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is slightly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 97,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 90,362 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 90,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 73,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2020 73,020 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 46,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 May 2017 40,487 miles

undertrays

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,573 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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BL62 FCX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL62 FCX, 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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BL62 FCX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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