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WM12 VXX

2012 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,491 mi
Last recorded117,491 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,491 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear headlamp level sensor rod broken/adrift

injectors leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,931 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 113,931 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped off (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,395 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 110,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 94,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear suspension level sensor broken

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

washers weak/poor

Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,911 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 78,911 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached outer (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,878 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 72,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,401 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,317 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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 VXX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Brown 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 WM12 VXX, 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 WM12 VXX registered?

WM12 VXX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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