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BN12 UKM

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,036 mi
Last recorded178,036 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UKM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 178,036 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 178,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 172,130 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 172,130 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 165,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 155,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 152,608 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,653 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 130,653 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,699 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,877 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,434 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 64,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 36,604 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 36,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre bold 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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BN12 UKM is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN12 UKM, 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 BN12 UKM registered?

BN12 UKM is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is BN12 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UKM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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