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KS12 KYM

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,538 mi
Last recorded119,538 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 KYM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 109,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,681 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads look thin

Fail 11 Feb 2021 84,681 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads look thin

Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,251 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

wiper blades smear

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 57,668 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners pads both sides (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,586 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 42,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,291 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2016 28,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed in tread area and tyre worn (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit , replace asap (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre getting low on tread and wearing on shoulders

rear inner brake pads appear extremely low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

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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KS12 KYM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KS12 KYM, 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 KS12 KYM registered?

KS12 KYM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is KS12 KYM safe to buy?

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