2012 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · CK62 AAZ
2012 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 109,725 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK62 AAZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 109,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK62 AAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (CK62 AAZ) between September 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
CK62 AAZ Mileage History
- 15/09/201530,999 mi
- 15/09/201531,001 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/201639,968 mi+8,967 mi
- 22/09/201747,552 mi+7,584 mi
- 14/09/201854,413 mi+6,861 mi
- 14/09/201854,413 mi
- 20/09/201966,067 mi+11,654 mi
- 20/09/201966,067 mi
- 26/09/202075,154 mi+9,087 mi
- 01/10/202182,347 mi+7,193 mi
- 24/11/202288,310 mi+5,963 mi
- 10/01/202496,170 mi+7,860 mi
- 10/01/202496,175 mi+5 mi
- 17/01/2025103,974 mi+7,799 mi
- 17/01/2025103,974 mi
- 15/01/2026109,725 mi+5,751 mi
- 15/01/2026109,725 mi
Average of roughly 7,617 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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