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NV61 KOU

2012 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,698 mi
Last recorded97,698 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 KOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,998 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,853 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 61,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,060 miles

Slight weather cracks in tread nsf / nsr / osf

Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 40,126 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 40,126 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,005 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 34,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 13,079 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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NV61 KOU is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 39,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV61 KOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Fusion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV61 KOU registered?

NV61 KOU is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is NV61 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV61 KOU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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