2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · WJ12 YOD
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 116,340 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 YOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 116,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
WJ12 YOD 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 (WJ12 YOD) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
WJ12 YOD Mileage History
- 30/03/202286,812 mi
- 20/03/202399,544 mi+12,732 mi
- 18/03/2024107,256 mi+7,712 mi
- 19/03/2025112,867 mi+5,611 mi
- 24/11/2025116,340 mi+3,473 mi
Average of roughly 8,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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