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YD12 ZKA

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,492 mi
Last recorded125,492 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 125,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

sub-frames and suspension components all undersealed

Fail 9 May 2026 125,491 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

sub-frames and suspension components all undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2024 124,768 miles

Front headlamp bulbs obviously different bulbs

eml message on screen, eml light illuminates and goes out as intended

Pass 28 Sep 2023 121,656 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 121,260 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt previous repair tiger seal peeling away from boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tiger seal peeling away (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all steering and suspension components covered in oil

Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,202 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 111,202 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,302 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 96,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 96,285 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

slight vibration when braking

Pass 14 Mar 2020 81,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,438 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

front wipers slightly smearing on screen

Fail 12 Jan 2018 53,438 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted

front wipers slightly smearing on screen

Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,015 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Mar 2016 32,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 24,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 ZKA is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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