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YK12 XSX

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XSX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,316 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm/hub carrier assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm/hub carrier assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 109,312 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm/hub carrier assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm/hub carrier assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,267 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, n/s on limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges, o/s close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 103,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, n/s on limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges, o/s close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,433 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 78,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,073 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,297 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 35,877 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,168 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YK12 XSX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YK12 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

YK12 XSX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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