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YJ12 XJO

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,679 mi
Last recorded171,679 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XJO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 171,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 152,806 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 134,391 miles

Offside Front door repeater damage

Fail 28 Jan 2022 134,391 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door repeater damage

Pass 8 Feb 2021 116,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 116,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,815 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 68,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 52,895 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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YJ12 XJO is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ12 XJO, 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 YJ12 XJO registered?

YJ12 XJO is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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