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YF61 XCH

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,419 mi
Last recorded76,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 XCH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 76,419 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 76,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 74,077 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 70,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,802 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,117 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 61,929 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 61,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,663 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,397 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front 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 5 Jan 2016 23,205 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 16,220 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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YF61 XCH is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

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

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