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AF12 UEB

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,799 mi
Last recorded61,799 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 61,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F drive shaft appears to not be fitted correctly inside of gearbox.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 58,543 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F drive shaft appears to not be fitted correctly inside of gearbox.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,477 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 55,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 48,816 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 48,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,906 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 42,906 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,744 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 37,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,343 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished and cracking

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 UEB is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF12 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

AF12 UEB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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