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YR12 KFX

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,477 mi
Last recorded115,477 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 KFX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 115,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 115,412 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 110,121 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 107,749 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 107,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,468 miles

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))

Fail 7 Apr 2019 91,464 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 79,254 miles

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 22 Apr 2017 69,717 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR12 KFX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR12 KFX, 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 YR12 KFX registered?

YR12 KFX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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