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BT61 XUO

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,956 mi
Last recorded75,956 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 75,956 miles

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,371 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 67,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,923 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 64,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,926 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,113 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,397 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2018 44,249 miles

Front coil spring broken n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 38,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,791 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 26,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XUO is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 XUO registered?

BT61 XUO is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BT61 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 XUO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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