2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · NG61 AKK
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 131,024 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG61 AKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 131,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG61 AKK 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 (NG61 AKK) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NG61 AKK Mileage History
- 19/03/2024107,908 mi
- 05/04/2025119,577 mi+11,669 mi
- 08/04/2025119,643 mi+66 mi
- 13/03/2026131,024 mi+11,381 mi
- 13/03/2026131,024 mi
Average of roughly 11,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 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.
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