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MT12 KVL

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,020 mi
Last recorded109,020 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 KVL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 109,020 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 109,013 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 105,018 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 99,438 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 98,438 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 84,224 miles

Front BOTH Tyres wearing unevenly, on inner edges, and showing perishing, to tread patterns.

Front and Rear sub frames and attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion, to exposed steel surfaces, but not excessively.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, inner rearmost, separating/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush perished/separating, but not excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, inner rearmost, separating/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush perished/separating, but not excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system steel support hangers corroded, but system still secure.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 84,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Fractured pin. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick from brake disc surface. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH Tyres wearing unevenly, on inner edges, and showing perishing, to tread patterns.

Front and Rear sub frames and attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion, to exposed steel surfaces, but not excessively.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, inner rearmost, separating/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush perished/separating, but not excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, inner rearmost, separating/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush perished/separating, but not excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system steel support hangers corroded, but system still secure.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 57,685 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 57,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 50,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,929 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 43,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,234 miles

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

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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MT12 KVL is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT12 KVL, 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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MT12 KVL is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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