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YC12 NKG

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,976 mi
Last recorded117,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 NKG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,976 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,051 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 75,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,492 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking/damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,678 miles

AWD warning light on

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,393 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 NKG is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC12 NKG, 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 YC12 NKG registered?

YC12 NKG is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YC12 NKG safe to buy?

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