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Y500 GAR

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,673 mi
Last recorded101,673 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 GAR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 101,673 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,332 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 80,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,597 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 56,808 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 43,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 37,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 33,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 33,797 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 28,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,771 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,578 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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Y500 GAR is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y500 GAR, 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 Y500 GAR registered?

Y500 GAR is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is Y500 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 GAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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