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YD12 LYH

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,796 mi
Last recorded135,796 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LYH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 135,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2025 128,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 120,818 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 114,309 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,579 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,626 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 100,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,945 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 11 Feb 2019 84,437 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,011 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,645 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 5 Apr 2017 66,616 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

emissions too low to register

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,825 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,825 miles

emissions too low to register

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,600 miles

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

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 LYH is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LYH, 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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YD12 LYH is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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