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KS12 RKV

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,617 mi
Last recorded131,617 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 RKV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 131,617 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 117,745 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 117,711 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,140 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 101,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 94,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 71,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,158 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RKV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KS12 RKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS12 RKV?

You can check the full history of KS12 RKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KS12 RKV registered?

KS12 RKV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is KS12 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 RKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS12 RKV have outstanding finance?

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