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CA61 FVN

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,051 mi
Last recorded91,051 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 FVN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 91,051 miles

Nearside front inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

Offside and nearside front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 84,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,424 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 76,424 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close on inner edges, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,148 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,877 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 54,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,016 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,448 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 43,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,766 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

child seat fitted n/s/r

internal headlamp adjuster moved

Fail 6 Jan 2016 26,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

child seat fitted n/s/r

internal headlamp adjuster moved

Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CA61 FVN is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA61 FVN, 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 CA61 FVN registered?

CA61 FVN is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is CA61 FVN safe to buy?

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