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HN12 NKL

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,366 mi
Last recorded145,366 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 NKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 145,366 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 145,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 142,453 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,493 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 136,533 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 134,626 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 134,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 130,946 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 130,946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,391 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and sweating, gasket slightly misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,504 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,972 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 121,923 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure frame broken (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,860 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 116,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cv gaiter clips loose [outer cv inner clips

slight brake bind front

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,068 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 61,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition perrished split

Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,806 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition perrished 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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HN12 NKL is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN12 NKL, 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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HN12 NKL is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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