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NV61 KPU

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,938 mi
Last recorded131,938 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 KPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 131,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,637 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 126,598 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 123,314 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,687 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 120,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 118,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,294 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,469 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,946 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,822 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,548 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,449 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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NV61 KPU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV61 KPU, 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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NV61 KPU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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