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YC12 GOP

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,014 mi
Last recorded156,014 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GOP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 156,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inside edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 156,011 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inside edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 152,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear arms nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 148,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,409 miles

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 8 Aug 2022 133,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 121,737 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2021 121,737 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 111,564 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,816 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 102,814 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,931 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 91,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NSR tyre pressure low. Adjusted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,406 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,064 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,796 miles

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

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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YC12 GOP is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YC12 GOP, 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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YC12 GOP is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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