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YS12 ZVD

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,825 mi
Last recorded112,825 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 112,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 107,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2025 106,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 101,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2024 101,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 96,461 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 96,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,172 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 80,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 71,158 miles

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2018 71,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to measure no acceleration detected

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Oct 2017 63,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to measure no acceleration detected

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZVD is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YS12 ZVD, 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 ZVD registered?

YS12 ZVD is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is YS12 ZVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 ZVD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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