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A20 EFT

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,119 mi
Last recorded69,119 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 69,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + top mtg has slight play (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,474 miles

corroded in places

Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,226 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 65,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dated 16' - cracking - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dated 16' - cracking - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 64,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dated 16' - cracking - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dated 16' - cracking - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,368 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,334 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 56,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 45,508 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 45,508 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,759 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,570 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 17,187 miles

Front new brake pads fitted

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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A20 EFT is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A20 EFT, 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 A20 EFT registered?

A20 EFT is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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