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2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 129,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2024 117,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 5000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,858 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 98,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,387 miles

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Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,415 miles

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

both rear tyres worn off low on inner shoulders

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,119 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

both rear tyres worn low and unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,118 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneavenly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XMM is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

WV12 XMM is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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