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YA12 UUP

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,964 mi
Last recorded136,964 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 136,964 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 129,214 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 129,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 121,041 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 121,041 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 110,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 106,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 102,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,457 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 96,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 21 Jul 2017 72,887 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 72,887 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,290 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 UUP 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 YA12 UUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA12 UUP registered?

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

Is YA12 UUP safe to buy?

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