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KR12 LKK

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,125 mi
Last recorded154,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 LKK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 154,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 154,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2024 146,249 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 146,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 138,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 131,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 126,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 123,066 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 123,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 111,736 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 111,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge & worn down to 2mm tread

Offside Front worn down to 2mm tread

Offside Rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Jul 2017 94,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge & worn down to 2mm tread

Offside Front worn down to 2mm tread

Offside Rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2016 69,595 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 69,595 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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KR12 LKK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR12 LKK, 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 KR12 LKK registered?

KR12 LKK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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