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YC12 TDO

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TDO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 127,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,900 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,872 miles

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

X1 PROPSHAFT BOLT MISSING

Fail 2 Apr 2024 112,871 miles

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

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

X1 PROPSHAFT BOLT MISSING

Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,965 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,807 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 84,807 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Bolt lose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,717 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing around side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 71,872 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 8 Apr 2020 71,871 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,769 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,225 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING DOWN

UNABLE TO SEE ALL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear Outer tyre walls slightly scrubbed

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs becoming lipped/corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/undertrays fitted

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,398 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp bezel missing

unable to see all brake pipes and componants

Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see all brake pipes

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 TDO 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 80%.

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 TDO, 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 YC12 TDO registered?

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

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