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YF62 LVS

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,593 mi
Last recorded117,593 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 LVS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 109,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2024 109,492 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,464 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 88,464 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,697 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,668 miles

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,381 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,434 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Aug 2019 56,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Sep 2018 44,580 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,065 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 31,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red fog light showing white light where damaged (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2015 24,061 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 24,061 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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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YF62 LVS is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF62 LVS, 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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What year was YF62 LVS registered?

YF62 LVS is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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