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X55 DMA

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,226 mi
Last recorded145,226 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 DMA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 145,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread

Fail 14 Apr 2026 145,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heatshield insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 131,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 117,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,472 miles

surface corrosion on all brake disc faces

Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slight splitting

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 95,831 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slight splitting

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 85,925 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 85,925 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 80,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 80,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,931 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,131 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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X55 DMA is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X55 DMA, 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 X55 DMA registered?

X55 DMA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is X55 DMA safe to buy?

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