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A12 RCM

2015 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,572 mi
Last recorded33,572 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RCM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 33,572 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2026 33,241 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 24,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut in the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside cuts around the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 27,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 23,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 24,749 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 22,866 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 24,136 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,957 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 21,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 580bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 20,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 19,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 18,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 18,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 23,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge now at 2mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge now at 2mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs slight pitted and slight rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2018 16,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside wearing on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,777 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 18,777 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,516 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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A12 RCM is a 2015 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,755 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 A12 RCM, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A12 RCM is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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