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YG12 LWU

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,947 mi
Last recorded116,947 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LWU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front disc pads wearing thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked . (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges .235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges 235/55r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 108,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 104,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,236 miles

Coolant leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,779 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner treads

n/s/r tyre worn down to the wear indicators

Fail 23 Nov 2018 77,779 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on the inner treads

n/s/r tyre worn down to the wear indicators

Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,312 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 70,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,979 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,749 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 LWU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LWU, 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 YG12 LWU registered?

YG12 LWU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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