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YS12 OMU

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,825 mi
Last recorded144,825 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 OMU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 144,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 132,217 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 132,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 119,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 103,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,109 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 92,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.09 1/m limit of 0.40 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 97v M+S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,783 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,783 miles

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

whine noise from front

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OMU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White 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 YS12 OMU, 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 YS12 OMU registered?

YS12 OMU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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