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WU12 KWD

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,213 mi
Last recorded135,213 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 KWD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 135,213 miles

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

OSF FOG INOP,,P3,,((0.30+5=0,35))..

Fail 1 Aug 2026 135,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

OSF FOG INOP,,P3,,((0.30+5=0,35))..

Pass 14 Jul 2025 127,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower foglight inoperative

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing sidewalls/treads 2018 dated tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2025 126,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower foglight inoperative

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing sidewalls/treads 2018 dated tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,976 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 120,976 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,201 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2022 107,281 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 107,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 99,317 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 94,804 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 94,804 miles

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

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 31 Aug 2019 86,523 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 86,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,725 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2017 57,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner side-wall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,851 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,463 miles

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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WU12 KWD 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 WU12 KWD, 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 WU12 KWD registered?

WU12 KWD is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is WU12 KWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 KWD 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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