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YM12 FPP

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,049 mi
Last recorded90,049 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 FPP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,049 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 90,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plastic bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plastic bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,868 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to wear markers and worn off badly on inner edge 235/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to wear markers and worn off on inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge badly 235/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 79,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge badly 235/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,360 miles

heat shield loose at rear above silencer box

Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,769 miles

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 15 Oct 2019 62,106 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both low but offside close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 62,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both low but offside close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,317 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,438 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH EDGED\WORN POOR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YM12 FPP is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YM12 FPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM12 FPP registered?

YM12 FPP is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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