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YL12 FCO

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,339 mi
Last recorded112,339 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 FCO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 112,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,266 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 104,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 87,422 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,084 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 79,083 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and starting to step on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and starting to step on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,920 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,059 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,400 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,324 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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YL12 FCO is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL12 FCO, 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 YL12 FCO registered?

YL12 FCO is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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