Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci 140 (2012)
2012 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci 140
CarHunch analysed 241 real MOT records for the 2012 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci 140. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Kuga Zetec TDCI 140 is right on par with the UK average, passing its MOT on the first attempt 79.2% of the time against the national benchmark of 80%. The diesel version, which accounts for 231 of the 241 vehicles analysed, sits fractionally below at 78.9%, so don't expect any fuel-type surprises here.
At nearly 98,000 miles on the clock, these cars are showing their age predictably—the 0.86 average failures per vehicle suggests wear and tear is beginning to bite, though notably zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect. If you're considering one, budget for routine remedial work during ownership, but the absence of advisory items recorded suggests sellers are addressing obvious issues before sale rather than papering over them.
What to check before buying a 2012 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci 140
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (96%) | 231 | 78.9% | 0.85 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (4%) | 10 | 87.1% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci 140 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci 140 vehicles fall between 77,267 and 116,273 miles.
2012 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci 140 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 155 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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