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KU12 CPZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,185 mi
Last recorded183,185 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 CPZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 183,185 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 177,126 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 177,094 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 163,600 miles

Offside Front seat security reduced, Still secure.

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

Rear exhaust hanger slightly defective, Exhaust still secure.

Rear heat shield coming loose.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,538 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat security

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 149,538 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective center broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat security

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 136,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat security

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine undershield damp

Pass 8 Mar 2021 121,437 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

drivers seat security

Fail 8 Mar 2021 121,437 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

drivers seat security

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,448 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 26 Feb 2020 104,448 miles

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

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,338 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 78,338 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,275 miles

inner faces of both front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,045 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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KU12 CPZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU12 CPZ, 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 KU12 CPZ registered?

KU12 CPZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is KU12 CPZ safe to buy?

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