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YG12 YBK

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,823 mi
Last recorded124,823 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 YBK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 124,823 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 102,555 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 102,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,759 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 85,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,472 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 82,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 75,112 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,964 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 61,281 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,441 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 52,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened born on edge (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn on edge (3.5.1i)

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

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

recommend tracking

Fail 1 Mar 2016 34,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened born on edge (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn on edge (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

recommend tracking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,341 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 YBK 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 66.7%.

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 YG12 YBK, 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 YBK registered?

YG12 YBK is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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