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AU12 VYR

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,787 mi
Last recorded153,787 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VYR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 153,787 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 145,148 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 140,264 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 134,126 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 125,680 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,267 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,267 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear pads worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,267 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU12 VYR is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU12 VYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 VYR registered?

AU12 VYR is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AU12 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VYR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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