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AK62 KPJ

2012 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,172 mi
Last recorded158,172 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 KPJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,172 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 158,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 155,688 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 155,688 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 136,481 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 136,478 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 120,426 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 120,424 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,512 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 99,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,258 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 73,192 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,021 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 40,817 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,972 miles

Nearside mirror cracked not effecting view to rear at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,302 miles

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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AK62 KPJ is a 2012 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK62 KPJ, 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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AK62 KPJ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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