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KE12 MBO

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

213,135 mi
Last recorded213,135 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 MBO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 213,135 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 205,399 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 202,671 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 192,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 184,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 174,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 165,865 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 159,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 147,152 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,089 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 125,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 122,231 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 118,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,485 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 89,148 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,456 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 82,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,557 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,327 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,245 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,447 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,434 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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KE12 MBO is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 149,987 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE12 MBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE12 MBO registered?

KE12 MBO is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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