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YG12 YGT

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 98,691 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,420 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,799 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,722 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 75,170 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,081 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,871 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,224 miles

front break pads look low

Fail 24 Feb 2015 34,197 miles

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

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

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

front break pads look low

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 YGT is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

YG12 YGT is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YG12 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 YGT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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