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AK12 KAU

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,438 mi
Last recorded49,438 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,438 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Wipers poor

Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Big bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,743 miles

1)Wiper blades slight smear.(2)Top brake slight not working advise repair if wired up.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm nail outer edge and sidewall tear/damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre surface perishing small cut on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

oil leak advise clean and repair

Fail 27 Apr 2016 35,740 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

1)Wiper blades slight smear.(2)Top brake slight not working advise repair if wired up.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm nail outer edge and sidewall tear/damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre surface perishing small cut on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

oil leak advise clean and repair

Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both pedal rubber worn but not split

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AK12 KAU is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK12 KAU is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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