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CY12 LJA

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,349 mi
Last recorded88,349 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 LJA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,733 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 69,723 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,757 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,662 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 53,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,012 miles

getting ready for 2x new rear tyres

ready for new front and rear brake pads

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,727 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 28,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,511 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 16,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 16,453 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,108 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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CY12 LJA is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CY12 LJA, 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 CY12 LJA registered?

CY12 LJA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CY12 LJA safe to buy?

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