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CY12 VNZ

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,238 mi
Last recorded151,238 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 VNZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 151,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 139,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 139,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 128,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 128,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested wheel seized/binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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 11 Nov 2022 121,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 121,938 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,278 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,364 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,246 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 67,246 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,014 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 VNZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CY12 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

CY12 VNZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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