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WU12 KWL

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,956 mi
Last recorded131,956 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 KWL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 131,956 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 131,956 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 121,447 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 121,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 114,901 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 114,901 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,064 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,608 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,596 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,013 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,727 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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 KWL is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

WU12 KWL is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 KWL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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