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YR12 PUH

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,093 mi
Last recorded80,093 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 80,093 miles

corrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle on suspension components

Fail 12 May 2026 80,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle on suspension components

heat shield loose and insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,875 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 79,875 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 79,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,245 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,728 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 76,728 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,080 miles

Under trays and covers fitted obscuring testable components.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,737 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,483 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 60,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,416 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes slightly tugged

Fail 5 Apr 2016 54,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes slightly tugged

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,809 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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YR12 PUH is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

YR12 PUH is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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