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CV12 XKX

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 XKX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,244 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 114,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 102,830 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion throughout subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 94,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,828 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is stepping to inside of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 63,643 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both traling arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is stepping to inside of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 48,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 47,819 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,607 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,607 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,659 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 33,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,430 miles

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

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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CV12 XKX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV12 XKX, 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 CV12 XKX registered?

CV12 XKX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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