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YX12 TUO

2012 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,081 mi
Last recorded91,081 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 TUO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 91,081 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,808 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 87,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indictors inop (4.10 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,307 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre low on inner odge

Fail 24 Jul 2024 84,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre low on inner odge

Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,678 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,030 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,518 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 30 Jul 2019 65,444 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 61,597 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 61,596 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,433 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,261 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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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YX12 TUO is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX12 TUO, 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 YX12 TUO registered?

YX12 TUO is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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