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WP61 KZX

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,576 mi
Last recorded124,576 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 KZX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 124,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 124,576 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,927 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 118,907 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling device fitted at rear snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount before backbox snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2023 112,650 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear fog light lens broken

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,518 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,564 miles

Offside Rear outer light lens cracked

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,949 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 77,943 miles

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

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

Engine MIL illuminated.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,440 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 69,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,579 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 56,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KZX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KZX, 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 KZX registered?

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

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