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YF12 VWY

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,147 mi
Last recorded121,147 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 121,147 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 121,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 109,812 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 96,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 90,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,178 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,056 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,976 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VWY is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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