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BV12 XWK

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XWK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 59,988 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,573 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,318 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,353 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 42,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,125 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 37,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,218 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 31,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,405 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 21,405 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 XWK is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 XWK, 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 BV12 XWK registered?

BV12 XWK is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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