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BV12 GVJ

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,534 mi
Last recorded68,534 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GVJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 68,534 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 65,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,864 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 60,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,609 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 44,971 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 44,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,555 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 29,555 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 23,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,486 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GVJ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White 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 BV12 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

BV12 GVJ is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BV12 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 GVJ 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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