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AO12 YVZ

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,252 mi
Last recorded108,252 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 108,252 miles

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

dampness around fuel filler pipe

Fail 9 Mar 2026 108,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

dampness around fuel filler pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,307 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 95,307 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,668 miles

No RBT (Roller Brake Test) Carried Out, Transmission Will Bind.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,455 miles

Aftermarket Sunstrip fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,884 miles

CHILD SEATS Fitted at REAR O/S (Off Side) & N/S (Near Side) Visual ONLY belt check carried out.

FAS Too clean to measure.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 59,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 49,157 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 YVZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

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

Is AO12 YVZ safe to buy?

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