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AO12 YVU

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,249 mi
Last recorded119,249 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 119,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,076 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 98,508 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 98,497 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken off (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,102 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 91,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a outer sidewall damage two cuts

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 89,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts in treads has a nail in treads and plain on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a outer sidewall damage two cuts

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,763 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 67,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,963 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,631 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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