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YR62 VHZ

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 105,686 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,484 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 93,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just shy of marker 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2021 71,191 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 23,674 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly unevenly on inner edges & cracking between tread

front brake discs slightly lipped, corroded

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 4 Sep 2017 23,674 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly unevenly on inner edges & cracking between tread

front brake discs slightly lipped, corroded

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,777 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,397 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

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 VHZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR62 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

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

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