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YG12 DKX

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,016 mi
Last recorded82,016 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 DKX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 82,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 73,791 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2025 73,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 62,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,487 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 56,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 40,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 32,479 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 32,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,794 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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YG12 DKX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White 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 YG12 DKX, 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 YG12 DKX registered?

YG12 DKX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YG12 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 DKX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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