2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SO12 XAE
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 135,656 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 XAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 135,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SO12 XAE 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 (SO12 XAE) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SO12 XAE Mileage History
- 23/02/2024127,750 mi
- 19/02/2025131,201 mi+3,451 mi
- 05/03/2025131,205 mi+4 mi
- 12/03/2026135,654 mi+4,449 mi
- 18/03/2026135,656 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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