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A27 LJM

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,852 mi
Last recorded78,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 LJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 78,852 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 78,850 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Rear box detached from pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box detached from pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 72,591 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 72,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 49,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 46,812 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe is corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 44,642 miles

Oil leak possible drive shaft seal

Fail 17 May 2018 44,642 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Oil leak possible drive shaft seal

Pass 24 May 2017 39,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 39,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 35,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 28,289 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

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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A27 LJM is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A27 LJM, 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 A27 LJM registered?

A27 LJM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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