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BF12 YKV

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YKV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 87,096 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,894 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 77,894 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 59,897 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 59,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2022 51,984 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 50,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,968 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,800 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

Fail 6 Dec 2017 45,799 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 6 Dec 2016 41,736 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,738 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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BF12 YKV 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 81.3%.

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 BF12 YKV, 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 BF12 YKV registered?

BF12 YKV is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is BF12 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 YKV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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