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BV12 YYU

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,659 mi
Last recorded133,659 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YYU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 133,659 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 124,733 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 120,789 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 109,821 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 109,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,393 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 60,161 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 60,161 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 51,497 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 43,167 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 43,167 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YYU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYU, 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

How do I check the history of BV12 YYU?

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What year was BV12 YYU registered?

BV12 YYU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is BV12 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 YYU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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