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YP12 NNE

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,519 mi
Last recorded143,519 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 NNE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 143,519 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 143,516 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 137,128 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 128,657 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 121,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,093 miles

Central Heat shield is slightly loose

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,377 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge (Close to cords been exposed)

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 10 Oct 2020 110,370 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn inner edge (Close to cords been exposed)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 2 May 2019 96,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 83,233 miles

Both front tyres are bold on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2017 69,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 60,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 60,620 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 47,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YP12 NNE is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black 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 YP12 NNE, 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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YP12 NNE is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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