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WU12 VLT

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,773 mi
Last recorded104,773 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/4519 sidewall damaged but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 98,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 98,655 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/4519 inner edge slick and scalloped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and heavily scalloped ,sidewall damaged but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,788 miles

engine oil is on minimum

Pass 31 Mar 2022 88,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre steeped inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner tyre steeped inner edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2022 88,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre steeped inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner tyre steeped inner edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2021 78,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 78,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,136 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 70,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 44,408 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.06mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,277 miles

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

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

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

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 VLT 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 WU12 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

WU12 VLT is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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