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BV12 XSA

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,818 mi
Last recorded114,818 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 114,818 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2025 95,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,252 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Creaks & noisy in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 90,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Creaks & noisy in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 79,167 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,977 miles

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

Offside 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 30 Jun 2020 65,468 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 65,468 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,847 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 43,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,917 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,013 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre has slight damage on side-wall

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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BV12 XSA 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 XSA, 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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BV12 XSA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 4 March 2012.

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