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YK12 GBT

2012 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,432 mi
Last recorded131,432 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GBT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 131,432 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 131,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 120,204 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2025 120,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,048 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 109,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,056 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 98,056 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,851 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,156 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 53,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 39,262 miles

Engine undertrays are fitted

osf tyre wearing cose to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2016 26,098 miles

covers fitted

dog guard fouls rear outside belts

Pass 28 May 2015 16,114 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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YK12 GBT is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK12 GBT, 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 YK12 GBT registered?

YK12 GBT is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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