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YF61 WZW

2012 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,937 mi
Last recorded105,937 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 WZW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 105,937 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 105,939 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective tear drop ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,537 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 98,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage insecure (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,010 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 62,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across the tyre and bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,683 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 35,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,177 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 26,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,832 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 2 Jan 2015 11,366 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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YF61 WZW is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

YF61 WZW is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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