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BT61 UPH

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,371 mi
Last recorded146,371 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UPH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 146,371 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 146,371 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 137,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,084 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,952 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low highly recommend change!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing inner edge!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 110,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low highly recommend change!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing inner edge!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 102,879 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,668 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 98,668 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,446 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 86,446 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,528 miles

Nail in tyre NSR ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre tread approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 61,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in tyre NSR ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre tread approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,784 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 33,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BT61 UPH is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT61 UPH, 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 BT61 UPH registered?

BT61 UPH is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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