2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EY12 XMO
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 111,701 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY12 XMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 111,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY12 XMO 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 (EY12 XMO) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
EY12 XMO Mileage History
- 29/09/202283,646 mi
- 25/09/202396,484 mi+12,838 mi
- 25/09/202396,484 mi
- 02/10/2024104,534 mi+8,050 mi
- 06/10/2025111,701 mi+7,167 mi
Average of roughly 9,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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