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AF12 GJU

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,084 mi
Last recorded60,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 GJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 60,084 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 60,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 53,054 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 45,503 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 45,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2022 37,403 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 27,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,033 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight movement

Pass 28 Mar 2018 17,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 7,681 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 6,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 5,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 4,224 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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AF12 GJU 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 84.6%.

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 AF12 GJU, 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 AF12 GJU registered?

AF12 GJU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 GJU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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