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YP12 VRK

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,729 mi
Last recorded119,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 119,729 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 111,340 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 102,152 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,994 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,994 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,713 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 65,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,406 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 58,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,639 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,752 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,054 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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YP12 VRK is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRK, 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 YP12 VRK registered?

YP12 VRK is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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