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YF12 UBA

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 UBA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 129,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 124,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 119,085 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,406 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,307 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,099 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 97,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,322 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,322 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,174 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 66,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,513 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,012 miles

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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YF12 UBA is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF12 UBA, 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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YF12 UBA is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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