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YS12 HFL

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,296 mi
Last recorded125,296 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 HFL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 125,296 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Wearing on Inner Shoulder) (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Front (Rear Bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 97,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 97,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,788 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,335 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,659 miles

Advise dpf filter too clean to register on smoke meter test

Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,659 miles

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

Advise dpf filter too clean to register on smoke meter test

Nearside Rear slight cut to tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,694 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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YS12 HFL is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS12 HFL, 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 YS12 HFL registered?

YS12 HFL is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 HFL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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