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KDP 8

2012 Mclaren MP4-12C

Black Petrol 6064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,051 mi
Last recorded17,051 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C14,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDP 8
MakeMclaren
ModelMP4-12C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,064cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 17,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 17,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 15,261 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 12,952 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 11,802 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 11,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 11,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 10,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 10,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 9,631 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 8,260 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 7,548 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 4,304 miles

How Reliable is the Mclaren MP4-12C?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

94.2%
Pass Rate
1,035
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 4
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KDP 8 is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C in Black with a 6,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 14,848 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 Mclaren MP4-12C fails its MOT is supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KDP 8, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mclaren MP4-12C typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mclaren MP4-12C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KDP 8 registered?

KDP 8 is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is KDP 8 safe to buy?

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