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WV12 WKL

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,578 mi
Last recorded167,578 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 167,578 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 165,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 163,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 160,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 157,162 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 157,130 miles

chip in screen

Pass 12 Mar 2019 141,349 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 141,346 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,752 miles

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

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

osr of vehicle is damaged

vehicle has manufacturers under trays/covers fitted obscuring vision to testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips in screen (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear damage to o/s/r bumper

Fail 31 Mar 2017 90,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips in screen (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,109 miles

chips in screen

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,413 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 WKL 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 WKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 WKL registered?

WV12 WKL is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is WV12 WKL safe to buy?

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