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BW12 BZN

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,148 mi
Last recorded92,148 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BZN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 92,148 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 79,089 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbig 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,472 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 10 Feb 2021 59,541 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,751 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays obstructing some items

Fail 5 Mar 2020 54,748 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Feb 2019 48,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,796 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 42,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,062 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,708 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,489 miles

All 4 tyres showing signs of cracking inbetween treads

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,489 miles

All 4 tyres showing signs of cracking inbetween treads

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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BW12 BZN is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BW12 BZN, 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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BW12 BZN is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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