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AK12 VKM

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,307 mi
Last recorded161,307 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 161,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 149,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 116,302 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm has nail in (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm has nail in (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 VKM is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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