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D27 VEM

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,694 mi
Last recorded118,694 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 VEM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,694 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 112,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 105,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,811 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 99,791 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 94,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 89,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,756 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,755 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,855 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,044 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,869 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 34,868 miles

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

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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D27 VEM is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D27 VEM, 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 D27 VEM registered?

D27 VEM is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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