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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LT12 BYLMOT history

LT12 BYL is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LT12 BYL black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,845 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 BYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 BYL was last recorded at 92,845 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 5,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,157 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,688 miles
Average per year
5,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,845 miles
  • 2025 – 87,157 miles
  • 2024 – 82,344 miles
  • 2023 – 78,288 miles
  • 2022 – 74,558 miles
  • 2021 – 70,284 miles
  • 2020 – 66,835 miles
  • 2019 – 60,324 miles
  • 2018 – 53,381 miles
  • 2017 – 47,479 miles
  • 2016 – 40,894 miles
  • 2015 – 35,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,845 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,845 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    344284524642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,157 miles (+4,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    646801014749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass82,344 miles (+4,056)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,344 miles
    Test number
    686683655696
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & all arms front & rear have had underseal applied/ brake hose ferrules
  4. Pass78,288 miles (+3,730)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    683787328244
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms from subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms from subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass74,558 miles (+4,274)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,558 miles
    Test number
    589618821192
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has some cracking (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass70,284 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    882357386602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,279 miles (+3,444)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,279 miles
    Test number
    257909743912
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass66,835 miles (+6,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    627891703555
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass60,324 miles (+6,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    784644193307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass53,381 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    588776048502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,479 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,479 miles
    Test number
    676413520406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,894 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,894 miles
    Test number
    855274994663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,138 miles
    Test number
    215786255018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 BYL

Does LT12 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 BYL is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 BYL?
The MOT on LT12 BYL is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 BYL done?
LT12 BYL was recorded at 92,845 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,258 miles a year.
Has LT12 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 BYL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LT12 BYL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 BYL find?
LT12 BYL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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