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AO12 YPC

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,159 mi
Last recorded152,159 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YPC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 152,159 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 139,109 miles

Underside Completely Undersealed Preventing Full Inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2024 139,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside Completely Undersealed Preventing Full Inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,638 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 114,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,849 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 108,848 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front calpier spring clip missing

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,247 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 66,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,750 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,405 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 YPC is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YPC, 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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What year was AO12 YPC registered?

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

Is AO12 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 YPC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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