2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SH53 LEO
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 197,546 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH53 LEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 197,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH53 LEO 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 (SH53 LEO) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
SH53 LEO Mileage History
- 11/10/2022185,107 mi
- 06/11/2023191,323 mi+6,216 mi
- 30/10/2024194,619 mi+3,296 mi
- 05/11/2025197,546 mi+2,927 mi
- 05/11/2025197,546 mi
Average of roughly 4,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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