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WU12 KWV

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,041 mi
Last recorded166,041 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 166,041 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 159,974 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 153,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,790 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,576 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 117,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 100,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 100,033 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,207 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn on inside edge

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

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 KWV is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

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

Is WU12 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 KWV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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