2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · BV12 KKN
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 89,676 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV12 KKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 89,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV12 KKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (BV12 KKN) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BV12 KKN Mileage History
- 04/01/202472,976 mi
- 09/01/202573,887 mi+911 mi
- 09/01/202573,887 mi
- 02/02/202689,674 mi+15,787 mi
- 02/02/202689,676 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Powershift Gearbox FailureSerious
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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