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WJ12 NHL

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,395 mi
Last recorded131,395 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 NHL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 131,395 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear all suspension components corroded\perished

Pass 28 May 2025 127,949 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 127,947 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 122,828 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 117,304 miles

slight wear in front top strut mountings

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,409 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Jul 2022 115,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2021 109,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 99,250 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 99,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,572 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,694 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,555 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 62,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brakes disc worn

Pass 12 Mar 2016 51,281 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,735 miles

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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WJ12 NHL is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ12 NHL, 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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WJ12 NHL is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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