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YL12 GVP

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,368 mi
Last recorded111,368 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 GVP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 98,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 93,808 miles

Central Upper D.P.F. PIPEWORK & WIRING INSECURE

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

Fail 4 May 2023 93,808 miles

Central Upper D.P.F. PIPEWORK & WIRING INSECURE

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure FRONT (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure FRONT (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,325 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2021 82,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 May 2021 82,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,210 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,979 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 72,979 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 62,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,788 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 GVP is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver 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 YL12 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

YL12 GVP is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is YL12 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 GVP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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