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WK12 XGY

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,794 mi
Last recorded108,794 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XGY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 108,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm beam bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm beam bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 103,266 miles

Front Play in both inner steering rack joints

Fuel Filler neck pipes damp

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 103,187 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From injectors (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Slight oil leak from diff

Fail 24 Feb 2023 91,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From injectors (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,092 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 85,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 72,153 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,976 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,029 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 6 Dec 2014 42,556 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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WK12 XGY 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 66.7%.

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 XGY, 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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WK12 XGY is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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