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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LT12 BYZMOT history

LT12 BYZ is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 48,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LT12 BYZ white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,752 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 BYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 BYZ was last recorded at 48,752 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,766 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,986 miles
Average per year
2,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,752 miles
  • 2025 – 46,766 miles
  • 2024 – 45,448 miles
  • 2023 – 43,679 miles
  • 2022 – 41,642 miles
  • 2021 – 39,176 miles
  • 2020 – 37,360 miles
  • 2019 – 34,738 miles
  • 2018 – 32,034 miles
  • 2017 – 28,741 miles
  • 2016 – 25,182 miles
  • 2015 – 21,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,752 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant - Tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,752 miles
    Test number
    968565510203
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant - Tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail48,752 miles (+1,986)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,752 miles
    Test number
    675862483168
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant - Tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass46,766 miles (+1,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    756434761870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass45,448 miles (+1,769)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    211072776234
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass43,679 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,679 miles
    Test number
    876080089004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail43,674 miles (+2,032)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    900687440372
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass41,642 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    404049226443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,176 miles
    Test number
    839861486409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail39,176 miles (+1,816)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,176 miles
    Test number
    865197027094
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass37,360 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,360 miles
    Test number
    194168498435
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Fail37,360 miles (+2,622)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,360 miles
    Test number
    200009523195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Pass34,738 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,738 miles
    Test number
    740936843923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,034 miles (+3,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,034 miles
    Test number
    933001055453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  14. Pass28,741 miles (+3,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,741 miles
    Test number
    409126387345
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  15. Pass25,182 miles (+3,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,182 miles
    Test number
    521736584016
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass21,739 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,739 miles
    Test number
    475543965107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth number plates delaminating
    • NoteCut to n/s/f tyre on tread area
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre

Questions about LT12 BYZ

Does LT12 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 BYZ is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 BYZ?
The MOT on LT12 BYZ is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 BYZ done?
LT12 BYZ was recorded at 48,752 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,418 miles a year.
Has LT12 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 BYZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 BYZ 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 BYZ find?
LT12 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant - tank; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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