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CX12 VAM

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,619 mi
Last recorded167,619 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VAM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 167,619 miles

Front front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 150,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 133,496 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 108,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 94,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,338 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,157 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,071 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,943 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,410 miles

front tyre wear inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 35,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyre wear 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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CX12 VAM 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 85.7%.

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 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 CX12 VAM, 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 CX12 VAM registered?

CX12 VAM is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is CX12 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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