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AO12 YVT

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,834 mi
Last recorded113,834 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 113,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody & suspension parts corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,829 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,979 miles

rear tyres low inner edges and uneven

wear rear discs

Fail 29 Jul 2019 70,979 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear tyres low inner edges and uneven

wear rear discs

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,884 miles

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

rear tyres wearing inner edges and uneven

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,841 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly and near limit

nearside rear tyre nailed

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 YVT is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

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

Is AO12 YVT safe to buy?

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