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YK62 OBN

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,042 mi
Last recorded121,042 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OBN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,042 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Off side front brake pipe in poor condition

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 121,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative mount broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Off side front brake pipe in poor condition

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 106,030 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded/broken at mountings and joints

Fail 28 Mar 2023 105,811 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow. 0.40 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,771 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 76,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,244 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 68,237 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,847 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 55,671 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,695 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 3 Jul 2018 45,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 40,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,352 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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YK62 OBN is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YK62 OBN, 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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YK62 OBN is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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