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SM12 AKO

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,450 mi
Last recorded97,450 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 AKO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 97,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,757 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre misshapen on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,358 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,390 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,915 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 54,915 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,692 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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SM12 AKO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM12 AKO, 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 SM12 AKO registered?

SM12 AKO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SM12 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 AKO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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