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CK12 KZJ

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,906 mi
Last recorded141,906 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 KZJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 141,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 123,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 85,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 73,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords on inner edge.also cracked/perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords on inner edge.also cracked/perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,891 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 61,186 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 58,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre @ wear markers

Pass 9 May 2018 56,073 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 51,211 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 51,211 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 42,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 May 2015 33,683 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2015 33,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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CK12 KZJ 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 80%.

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 CK12 KZJ, 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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CK12 KZJ is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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