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AA54 DYA

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,658 mi
Last recorded69,658 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 DYA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 69,658 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 69,658 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 67,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 64,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing on side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear level sensor on arm broken

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 64,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing on side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear level sensor on arm broken

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 May 2022 63,095 miles

Rear exhaust bush

surface corrosion

Fail 25 May 2022 63,095 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear exhaust bush

surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,716 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,092 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 25 Mar 2015 23,092 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear tyres low on tread

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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AA54 DYA is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA54 DYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA54 DYA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 April 2012.

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