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WP61 ACX

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 ACX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,732 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 84,722 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,048 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 68,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Wipers poor

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,642 miles

zero smoke reading

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,302 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,468 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 51,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,133 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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WP61 ACX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP61 ACX, 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 WP61 ACX registered?

WP61 ACX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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