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CA12 CBF

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,401 mi
Last recorded133,401 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 CBF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 133,401 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 133,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 129,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 117,054 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside inner rack ends ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 108,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,990 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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CA12 CBF is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA12 CBF, 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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CA12 CBF is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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