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BV12 FTE

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,506 mi
Last recorded125,506 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FTE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 125,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,152 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 118,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 103,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,381 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 95,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,414 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,783 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn to 3 mm

Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,541 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels on inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels on inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,209 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,819 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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BV12 FTE is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV12 FTE, 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 BV12 FTE registered?

BV12 FTE is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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