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AO12 YOK

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,829 mi
Last recorded65,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YOK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 65,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,581 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2024 58,705 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 58,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,492 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 55,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake slower to operate

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front tie rods outer bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,347 miles

Exhaust system corroded all.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,059 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,070 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 27,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small cuts in tread in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,074 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

slight cuts in both front and rear tyres treads

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,797 miles

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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AO12 YOK is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 YOK, 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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AO12 YOK is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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