2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · KU12 CLN
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 121,318 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU12 CLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 121,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU12 CLN 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 (KU12 CLN) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket/mount in front of axle broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KU12 CLN Mileage History
- 05/07/2024107,708 mi
- 23/07/2025115,296 mi+7,588 mi
- 24/07/2025115,296 mi
- 03/08/2026121,138 mi+5,842 mi
- 15/08/2026121,318 mi+180 mi
Average of roughly 6,448 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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