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WV12 JCZ

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,189 mi
Last recorded63,189 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 63,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,782 miles

dpf slight leak not enough to effect emissions

Fail 3 Mar 2025 58,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

dpf slight leak not enough to effect emissions

Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,552 miles

Multiple bushes on the rear suspension have wear and deteriorated but not excessive

Fail 22 Feb 2024 53,552 miles

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

All brake discs have surface rust

Multiple bushes on the rear suspension have wear and deteriorated but not excessive

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,219 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,293 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,009 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JCZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV12 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

WV12 JCZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is WV12 JCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 JCZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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