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YK12 ZMV

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,365 mi
Last recorded171,365 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 171,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 153,936 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and 0 on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and 0 on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear bushes are deteriated

Pass 2 Aug 2024 121,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 107,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 86,682 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F,O/SR (3mm,worn inner edge) N/S/F ( 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 86,682 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F,O/SR (3mm,worn inner edge) N/S/F ( 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 66,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 66,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 35,284 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,922 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,575 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 ZMV is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White 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 ZMV, 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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YK12 ZMV is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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