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BT62 DRO

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,327 mi
Last recorded129,327 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 DRO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 129,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 129,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 122,251 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 122,249 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 105,644 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,670 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,670 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,081 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,461 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

low emmiter

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,426 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 56,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads appear low

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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BT62 DRO is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BT62 DRO, 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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BT62 DRO is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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