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YD12 AGV

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,754 mi
Last recorded128,754 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 AGV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 128,754 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 121,631 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,109 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 109,530 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 109,528 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage bracket snapped off bottom suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 104,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,267 miles

A/W/ D WARNING LIGHT SHOWING

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear/ middle exhaust mounting missing also dpf filter mounting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement steering rack tie-rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,478 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,132 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 83,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,016 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,428 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YD12 AGV is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD12 AGV, 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 YD12 AGV registered?

YD12 AGV is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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