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AO12 YVR

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,878 mi
Last recorded85,878 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YVR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 85,878 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 85,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,533 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from mirror obstructing nsf view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Nov 2024 77,533 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from mirror obstructing nsf view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,932 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,783 miles

near side rear tyre is starting to wear on edges all so starting to crack and split in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,498 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2017 46,493 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,388 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 YVR 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 AO12 YVR, 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 YVR is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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