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YX12 YJC

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,723 mi
Last recorded76,723 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 YJC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 76,723 miles

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

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

Rear washer not working

Fail 30 Apr 2026 76,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear washer not working

Pass 27 Mar 2025 73,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,098 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 61,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 55,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2018 55,402 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 46,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YJC is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White 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 YJC, 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 YX12 YJC registered?

YX12 YJC is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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