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WV12 JFN

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,915 mi
Last recorded77,915 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 JFN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 77,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 77,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin becoming low recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,225 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 71,225 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror in drivers line of vision ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,631 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,704 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 61,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from interior mirror in drivers peripheral vision ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 58,563 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from interior mirror in drivers peripheral vision ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,690 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,012 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 JFN is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WV12 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

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

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