2012 Ford Kuga · 33,219 MOT tests
2012 Ford Kuga reliability
2012 Ford Kugas fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 Kuga years (33,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 34.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 93,127
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,219
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 13.9% of tests fail here (9% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.1%
- Suspension13.9%
- Tyres7.5%
- Brakes5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.18%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.72%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.18%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.09%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.63%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.19%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.9%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Ford Kuga reliable?
2012 Ford Kugas fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 Kuga years (33,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.67% of tests), position lamp not working (4.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Ford Kuga shows 93,127 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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