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KM12 UPL

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 UPL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 97,144 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 97,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 87,341 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished and cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2023 84,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracks in inner and outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 79,041 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 79,041 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,012 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 61,703 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 61,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 61,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ***no dip beam pattern/obscure image*** (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 45,622 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,502 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 37,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 32,784 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 28,210 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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KM12 UPL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,688 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 Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM12 UPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KM12 UPL registered?

KM12 UPL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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