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YG12 YBX

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,228 mi
Last recorded84,228 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 YBX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 84,228 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 63,441 miles

head light lever broken on rear

Fail 27 Oct 2023 63,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

head light lever broken on rear

Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,577 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 53,577 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 51,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,151 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 33,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,931 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,331 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015

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)

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 YBX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

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

Is YG12 YBX safe to buy?

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