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C25 DAU

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,897 mi
Last recorded28,897 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 DAU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 28,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x nails in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 19,002 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 18,800 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 17,144 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 17,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,222 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 15,193 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 14,464 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 12,718 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 12,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 11,674 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 11,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 10,068 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 10,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 8,888 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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C25 DAU 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 73.3%.

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 C25 DAU, 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 C25 DAU registered?

C25 DAU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is C25 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 DAU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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