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AF12 LOD

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,976 mi
Last recorded64,976 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 LOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 64,976 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 64,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 64,432 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,912 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn far outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both tyres light cracking on thread

Pass 6 Apr 2022 44,787 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slight cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,258 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 32,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 29,574 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 29,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,650 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2017 20,723 miles

Front tyres wearing on both edges

front brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front wipers smear

nearside front tyre tread bald on outer edge

offside front tyre tread low on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,530 miles

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

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

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 LOD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF12 LOD, 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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AF12 LOD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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