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WL62 BWG

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,007 mi
Last recorded101,007 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 BWG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 101,007 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 101,007 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear exhaust hanger brackets snapped off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,295 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 96,295 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 91,174 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 85,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 79,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 73,246 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 68,261 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 55,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,486 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 May 2017 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement blade bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement blade bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 May 2016 37,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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WL62 BWG is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WL62 BWG, 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 WL62 BWG registered?

WL62 BWG is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is WL62 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL62 BWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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