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SD12 YKV

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 YKV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 98,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 89,072 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken but still supported by other hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure on mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/5r16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/55r16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 89,072 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken but still supported by other hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure on mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/5r16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/55r16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,314 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Front wiper slight smear

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 81,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm zero on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished sidewall and tread block area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 77,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark at minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 71,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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front exhaust hanger mount weld broken but exhaust is still suported

Fail 9 Apr 2022 71,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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front exhaust hanger mount weld broken but exhaust is still suported

Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,741 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,664 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,220 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,306 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 27,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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SD12 YKV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black 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 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 SD12 YKV, 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 SD12 YKV registered?

SD12 YKV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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