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YR62 VBJ

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,253 mi
Last recorded55,253 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 53,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 51,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,815 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,783 miles

Offside Rear restricted movement,brake binding

Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,547 miles

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2019 41,547 miles

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

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,614 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 37,606 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,833 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 28,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smearing screen.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,306 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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YR62 VBJ 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 YR62 VBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR62 VBJ registered?

YR62 VBJ is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is YR62 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 VBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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