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WM12 VCF

2012 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,266 mi
Last recorded118,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VCF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 118,266 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension arms attached to it corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & 2x nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension arms attached to it corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & 2x nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

general light corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 21 Jun 2024 108,730 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & 2x nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

general light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,759 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 92,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,558 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,048 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,841 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WM12 VCF is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Brown 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 WM12 VCF, 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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WM12 VCF is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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