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YR62 DVU

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,104 mi
Last recorded157,104 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 DVU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 157,104 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 157,104 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 142,453 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 135,209 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 129,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,322 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 115,040 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 109,082 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 109,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,348 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 96,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,425 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YR62 DVU 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 YR62 DVU, 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 YR62 DVU registered?

YR62 DVU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is YR62 DVU safe to buy?

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