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BV12 YKX

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,661 mi
Last recorded83,661 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YKX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 83,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 75,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,343 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,197 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 66,196 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,102 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,176 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 58,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,894 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 45,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,072 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 31,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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BV12 YKX 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 BV12 YKX, 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 BV12 YKX registered?

BV12 YKX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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