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AU62 YXR

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,094 mi
Last recorded116,094 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YXR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,094 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,743 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,313 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 69,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,790 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded and leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2020 60,789 miles

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

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

Front tyres badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 53,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 46,710 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,443 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 37,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,477 miles

covers and shields restrict view

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre shoulder wear

visible surface cracks in areas of all four tyre treads

Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,232 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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AU62 YXR is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU62 YXR, 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 AU62 YXR registered?

AU62 YXR is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 YXR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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