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YC62 AVB

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,697 mi
Last recorded99,697 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 AVB
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 99,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody of vehicle is showing slight corrosion (advise and monitor)

Pass 4 Apr 2025 92,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 81,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 71,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Fail 4 Apr 2023 71,705 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,768 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 57,768 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,732 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 53,732 miles

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

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,524 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 48,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Very badly exposed, does not want driving (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Very badly exposed, does not want driving (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front windscreen washers poor

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened top front arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 43,121 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 41,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre badly feathered

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 23,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 23,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YC62 AVB is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC62 AVB, 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 YC62 AVB registered?

YC62 AVB is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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