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WV12 BXE

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,015 mi
Last recorded105,015 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BXE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 105,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 102,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,974 miles

Front oil residue

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 92,371 miles

n/s/f shocker leaking

Fail 20 Aug 2022 92,371 miles

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

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

n/s/f shocker leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 88,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,861 miles

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

both front tyres approaching tread wear bars

corrosion to exhaust hangers

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,152 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 26 Feb 2018 71,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,299 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,558 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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WV12 BXE is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WV12 BXE, 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 WV12 BXE registered?

WV12 BXE is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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