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YG61 RYG

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,404 mi
Last recorded103,404 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 RYG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 103,404 miles

Manufactured body covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,783 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,189 miles

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Fail 17 Apr 2024 93,180 miles

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

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,905 miles

Engine bay covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Fail 17 Feb 2023 89,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2022 83,436 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,429 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 75,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,982 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 71,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,193 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,338 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,672 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 30,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside door mirror/ side repeater damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YG61 RYG is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YG61 RYG, 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 YG61 RYG registered?

YG61 RYG is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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