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YA12 JKU

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,946 mi
Last recorded142,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 JKU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 142,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,864 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,995 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 102,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,615 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 95,612 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 5 Jan 2022 85,710 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 85,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,822 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 82,822 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,776 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 81,776 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,882 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,492 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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YA12 JKU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA12 JKU, 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 YA12 JKU registered?

YA12 JKU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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