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YB61 VXK

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,379 mi
Last recorded131,379 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 VXK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 131,379 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 131,283 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 124,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 117,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,815 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 92,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,574 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,736 miles

Mist of oil

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 59,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-55R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Mist of oil

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,498 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 41,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 34,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,613 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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YB61 VXK is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB61 VXK, 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 YB61 VXK registered?

YB61 VXK is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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