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YE12 VRD

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,380 mi
Last recorded113,380 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VRD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,865 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 104,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,935 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,791 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 87,744 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 72,369 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,768 miles

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

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

both wipers smearing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YE12 VRD is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YE12 VRD, 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 YE12 VRD registered?

YE12 VRD is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is YE12 VRD safe to buy?

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