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WP61 ACZ

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,899 mi
Last recorded113,899 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heatshield's loose

Pass 28 May 2025 112,687 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 112,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 111,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,249 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 111,243 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 110,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,234 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2019 109,230 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,114 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 101,108 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,602 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,606 miles

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

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

nearside and offside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,432 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 52,432 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,785 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 38,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ACZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ACZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP61 ACZ registered?

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

Is WP61 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 ACZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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