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YD12 YTT

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,705 mi
Last recorded171,705 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YTT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 171,705 miles

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes worn and split

Rear subframe corroded

emissions too clean to register

Fail 18 Apr 2026 171,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi / fumes in car (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear traing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 5 Apr 2025 159,387 miles

emissions too clean? no input available

o/s + n/s rear trailing arms front mount bushes slight wear

Pass 15 Mar 2024 141,599 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2023 122,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 122,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,020 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,605 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 11 Feb 2021 104,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested suspension spring broken (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 28 Dec 2019 101,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread ()

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 28 Dec 2019 101,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread ()

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,945 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 96,944 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,663 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 89,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,896 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Mar 2016 66,885 miles

internal headlight adjuster used

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,139 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smearing

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 YTT 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 63.2%.

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 YD12 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

YD12 YTT is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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