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WG12 VCE

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,106 mi
Last recorded112,106 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 VCE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 112,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 105,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,425 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 98,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,075 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,736 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 93,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,655 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,133 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes on rack some misting (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,320 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,313 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 54,313 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,208 miles

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

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

Offside 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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WG12 VCE is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WG12 VCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG12 VCE registered?

WG12 VCE is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WG12 VCE safe to buy?

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