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AO12 YPN

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,186 mi
Last recorded79,186 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from lower/rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 72,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened coil spring top bearing mount noisey (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from lower/rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,239 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 63,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on outer edges and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,847 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 58,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 53,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 48,783 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting close cords on inner edges and getting close to limits in middle of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight chatter and slight smear on n/s blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,195 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 37,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 27,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,088 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 22,088 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm.

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,552 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 YPN is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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