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Y121 ARG

2012 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,563 mi
Last recorded66,563 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 ARG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 66,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,874 miles

Emission limits were tested & met but DSM could not register the result.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 40,874 miles

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

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

Emission limits were tested & met but DSM could not register the result.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,964 miles

Emission limits were tested & met but DSM could not register the result.

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,577 miles

D.P.F. fitted, unable to obtain emissions reading.

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 35,577 miles

D.P.F. fitted, unable to obtain emissions reading.

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,327 miles

D.P.F. fitted, unable to obtain emissions reading.

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 31,327 miles

D.P.F. fitted, unable to obtain emissions reading.

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,531 miles

Both rear tyres tread worn on inner edge

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y121 ARG is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y121 ARG, 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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Y121 ARG is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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