2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · K333 ABE
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 86,723 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K333 ABE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 86,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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K333 ABE 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 (K333 ABE) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
K333 ABE Mileage History
- 18/07/202253,884 mi
- 31/01/202356,776 mi+2,892 mi
- 25/01/202464,627 mi+7,851 mi
- 29/01/202575,542 mi+10,915 mi
- 30/01/202686,723 mi+11,181 mi
Average of roughly 9,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Haldex AWD Pump FailureModerate
Neglected fluid leads to pump failure, leaving the car FWD only.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The 2.0 TDCi high torque accelerates DMF spring fatigue and clutch disc wear. A rattling or knocking on cold start that disappears once warmed is the classic sign. Stalling the engine can shear the DMF springs and damage the starter ring gear.
- DPF Clogging and Regeneration FailureModerate
The diesel particulate filter clogs on cars used primarily for short urban journeys. The fuel vaporiser can itself fail, and the differential pressure sensor is a common secondary failure point. Without regeneration, the DPF will eventually clog completely.
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