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AE12 EKO

2012 Can-am Spyder

Orange Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,977 mi
Last recorded8,977 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Can-am Spyder8,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 EKO
MakeCan-am
ModelSpyder
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 8,977 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 8,973 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested lever has no effect nor foot operation of service brake (1.2.1 (g))

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))

Pass 18 May 2021 8,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 7,353 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 7,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 3,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 2,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 2,648 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 2,648 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Can-am Spyder?

Based on 5,220 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
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AE12 EKO is a 2012 Can-am Spyder in Orange with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Can-am Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 8,973 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 Can-am Spyder fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 EKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Can-am Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Can-am Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE12 EKO registered?

AE12 EKO is a 2012 Can-am Spyder, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is AE12 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 EKO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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