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AK62 KNB

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,656 mi
Last recorded161,656 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 KNB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 161,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 161,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm of tread on the tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm of tread on this tyre also worn down to the cords on the inside edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 144,779 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing is damaged but sharp edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills fitted with covers

Fail 6 May 2025 144,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing is damaged but sharp edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills fitted with covers

Pass 7 Feb 2024 132,890 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 125,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2022 111,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,186 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,604 miles

Rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2020 80,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,779 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes deteriorating both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,284 miles

Child seat fitted N/S rear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic over trays and over sills fitted

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,757 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 40,755 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,536 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AK62 KNB is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,688 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 Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 KNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK62 KNB is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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