2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MW12 WWE
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 137,044 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW12 WWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 137,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW12 WWE 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 (MW12 WWE) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 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 (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MW12 WWE Mileage History
- 18/07/2022116,296 mi
- 18/07/2022116,296 mi
- 14/07/2023122,253 mi+5,957 mi
- 17/07/2023122,253 mi
- 17/07/2024137,044 mi+14,791 mi
Average of roughly 10,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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