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WL12 EBK

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,603 mi
Last recorded114,603 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 EBK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 108,086 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 108,085 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 May 2024 99,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 91,360 miles

Central Rear Exhaust and hangers corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 85,281 miles

Central Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 85,281 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 77,986 miles

advise front wipers

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 May 2021 77,986 miles

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

advise front wipers

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 May 2020 69,824 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 62,860 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Pass 29 May 2018 52,550 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 30 May 2017 42,788 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2016 32,556 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Pass 29 May 2015 23,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL12 EBK is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL12 EBK, 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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WL12 EBK is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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