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4857 AP

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,180 mi
Last recorded33,180 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4857 AP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 33,180 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 28,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 25,153 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 20,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 13,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 8,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 2,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 2,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 1,890 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 1,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 1,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 1,549 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 1,001 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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4857 AP is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4857 AP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 4857 AP registered?

4857 AP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is 4857 AP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4857 AP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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