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AF12 OBM

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,806 mi
Last recorded96,806 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,806 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 96,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,496 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 65,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,088 miles

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

osr tyre heavily perished

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 52,505 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,421 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,973 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,703 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 OBM is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

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

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