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CE12 ZFB

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,932 mi
Last recorded156,932 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ZFB
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 156,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 156,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 147,998 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 133,589 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 120,549 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 108,658 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 104,367 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 104,367 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,487 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 91,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,598 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 80,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,544 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 56,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

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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CE12 ZFB is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE12 ZFB, 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 CE12 ZFB registered?

CE12 ZFB is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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