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XV02 AMY

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,529 mi
Last recorded134,529 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXV02 AMY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 134,529 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 127,315 miles

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 28 Feb 2024 114,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,615 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 110,615 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 105,133 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold, 235/45 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides,235/45 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,381 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 96,381 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,109 miles

Central Rear Bumper not fully secure on lower part.

Nearside Front The two stickers on windscreen should be removed from swept area.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Slight play in one screw. (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 87,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Broken, showing some yellow light to the back. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Bumper not fully secure on lower part.

Nearside Front The two stickers on windscreen should be removed from swept area.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Slight play in one screw. (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,481 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 76,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the edge of inner treads and cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the edge of inner treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the edge of inner treads and cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,159 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 68,159 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,196 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 60,988 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full adult belt inspection

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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XV02 AMY is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XV02 AMY, 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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XV02 AMY is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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