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AV12 FUD

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,777 mi
Last recorded77,777 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FUD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 77,777 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 77,771 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,579 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 63,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,249 miles

Rear Both tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2023 51,106 miles

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

Rear Both tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2022 42,099 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 42,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,732 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 37,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,244 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 32,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 24,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,631 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres near limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,618 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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AV12 FUD is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV12 FUD, 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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AV12 FUD is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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