2012 Ford Kuga 2.5L Petrol · EO12 JFV
2012 Ford Kuga (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 96,399 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO12 JFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 96,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO12 JFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Kuga (EO12 JFV) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
EO12 JFV Mileage History
- 26/04/202372,465 mi
- 25/04/202477,102 mi+4,637 mi
- 07/05/202584,555 mi+7,453 mi
- 03/08/202696,388 mi+11,833 mi
- 03/08/202696,399 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 7,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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