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C3 UGA

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,615 mi
Last recorded160,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 UGA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 160,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 160,600 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 158,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection .... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 158,951 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection .... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 153,303 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection .... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension bush worn perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,876 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 142,797 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 133,961 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 133,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,483 miles

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

emissions to clean to detect blip

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,267 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,172 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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C3 UGA is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C3 UGA, 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 C3 UGA registered?

C3 UGA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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