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YF61 TWL

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,146 mi
Last recorded83,146 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 TWL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,146 miles

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

Rear under the car corroded (sub frame, both suspensions arms .)

Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,767 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,600 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 61,599 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,812 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,273 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 48,273 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,101 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,341 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,610 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 23,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit

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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YF61 TWL 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 YF61 TWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF61 TWL registered?

YF61 TWL is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is YF61 TWL safe to buy?

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