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AF12 OVG

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,206 mi
Last recorded47,206 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 47,206 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 47,206 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,261 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 35,615 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres age cracking

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2021 32,222 miles

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,031 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge and age cracking

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and age cracking

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

Offside Front tyre age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2018 22,750 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 19,155 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 15,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 15,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,457 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,757 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 11,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OVG is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 OVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 OVG registered?

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

Is AF12 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 OVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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