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YY61 LFX

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,528 mi
Last recorded40,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 LFX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 40,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 38,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,431 miles

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in track (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 35,229 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 35,229 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 34,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 33,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,635 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 31,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 29,011 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 29,011 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,089 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,465 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YY61 LFX 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 YY61 LFX, 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 YY61 LFX registered?

YY61 LFX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YY61 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 LFX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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