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KW12 VBG

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,018 mi
Last recorded109,018 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VBG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 109,018 miles

Corrosion to underside of the vehicle and suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2025 108,951 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 10 Dec 2025 108,948 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,627 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,627 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,398 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,112 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,100 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,311 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,192 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,740 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 33,740 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KW12 VBG is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW12 VBG, 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

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What year was KW12 VBG registered?

KW12 VBG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KW12 VBG safe to buy?

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