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C8 KSS

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,562 mi
Last recorded122,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 KSS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 122,562 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 122,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 116,169 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 116,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 109,386 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,774 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but still working as should at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 94,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but still working as should at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and to approx. 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and to approx. 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 80,729 miles

offside rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and to approx. 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and to approx. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge and to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,399 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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C8 KSS is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 75,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 KSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C8 KSS registered?

C8 KSS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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