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WK12 XFR

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

233,986 mi
Last recorded233,986 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XFR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 233,986 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both steering gators twisted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hidden by undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2025 233,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both steering gators twisted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hidden by undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 222,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 215,377 miles

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

injectors leaking/chuffing

Fail 17 Nov 2023 215,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

injectors leaking/chuffing

Pass 26 Oct 2022 209,074 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 205,368 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 197,594 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2020 197,593 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 188,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 178,829 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 178,829 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 158,828 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 158,828 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 132,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,532 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 108,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has a nail and is punctured

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,773 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 77,773 miles

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

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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WK12 XFR is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WK12 XFR, 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 WK12 XFR registered?

WK12 XFR is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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