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MP12 ACE

2012 Mclaren MP4-12C

Orange Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,969 mi
Last recorded34,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C14,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP12 ACE
MakeMclaren
ModelMP4-12C
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 34,969 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 34,590 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 33,641 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,078 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 21,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel - slight damage

Offside Front Inner Road wheel

Fail 21 Aug 2021 21,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel - slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2020 16,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 14,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 11,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 6,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 6,856 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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MP12 ACE is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C in Orange with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MP12 ACE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MP12 ACE registered?

MP12 ACE is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is MP12 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP12 ACE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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