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HV12 KPT

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,241 mi
Last recorded144,241 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 KPT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 144,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 136,305 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 136,292 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 129,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 117,849 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 90,736 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 90,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,210 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Borderline excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 74,210 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Borderline excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Rear wishbone bush deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Rear wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2017 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear wishbone bush deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2017 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) missing Roof marker light in-op (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working roof marker light in-op (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

h/lamp aim on lower level

minor splits o/s wiper blade and slightly smearing screen

minor wear brake pedal anti-slip

o/s tyre valve split

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

additional o/s tail light n/w

both front tyres wearing slightly outer edges and minor cuts in sidewall

minor cut n/s/r inner tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2015 20,343 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

additional o/s tail light n/w

both front tyres wearing slightly outer edges and minor cuts in sidewall

minor cut n/s/r inner tyre

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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HV12 KPT is a 2012 Ford Transit in White 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 HV12 KPT, 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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HV12 KPT is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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