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AA12 SAM

2017 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,491 mi
Last recorded59,491 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA12 SAM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 59,491 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2025 59,481 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 48,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 38,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 26,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 19,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 16,801 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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AA12 SAM is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AA12 SAM, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA12 SAM registered?

AA12 SAM is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 October 2017.

Is AA12 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA12 SAM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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