Kubota Rtv900 (2012)

114 real MOT outcomes analysed

2012 Kubota Rtv900

CarHunch has 114 2012 Kubota Rtv900 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 2012 Kubota Rtv900 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Kubota vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The 2012 Kubota RTV900 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 1.7%, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%, making it one of the poorest-performing cohorts on record. Dangerously defective failures are rare at 0.9%, but the near-total failure rate on first test suggests these vehicles arrive at MOT in severely compromised condition.

These RTV900s are agricultural utility vehicles with a median mileage of just 18,222, so age and storage degradation rather than heavy use appear to be the culprit—advisories average 0.3 per vehicle, indicating minor wear rather than systematic design flaws. Before purchasing one, have it independently inspected by someone familiar with utility quad maintenance, as the MOT statistics suggest most owners are not conducting basic pre-test servicing or repairs.

MOT statistics not available

We have 114 2012 Kubota Rtv900 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 114 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 40%
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play · Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel · Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play · …
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Other issues 40%
Front registration plate missing · Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view · Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Tyre wear 30%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Lighting 20%
slight play in both rear driveshaft outer universal joints · Registration plate lamp not working · Offside Stop lamp(s) not working · …
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Seat belts 20%
Front Seat belt lap belts fitted, Type approved

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.

Before you buy a 2012 Kubota Rtv900

Based on MOT data from 114 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch
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