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WV12 JDJ

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,838 mi
Last recorded129,838 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 129,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 121,855 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 113,704 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,994 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,850 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,231 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 84,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,929 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,721 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,900 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 JDJ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

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

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