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L12 KBV

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,748 mi
Last recorded130,748 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 KBV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 130,748 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2025 125,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play check/replace near future (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 119,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 115,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 111,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,841 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,239 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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L12 KBV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 59,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L12 KBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L12 KBV registered?

L12 KBV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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