MOT Status
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106,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded rears slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
both front fogs not working
drivers seat will not tip forward(3dr)
exhaust showing some deterioration+rear clamp missing
rear foot brake lagging slightly n/s+o/s noisy in service
slight corrosion rear axle
windscreen chip
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached joint moving in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded rears slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
both front fogs not working
drivers seat will not tip forward(3dr)
exhaust showing some deterioration+rear clamp missing
parking brake tall
rear foot brake lagging slightly n/s+o/s noisy in service
slight corrosion rear axle
windscreen chip
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn/has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front fog lamps not working
drivers seat does not tip forward(3dr)
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn/has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front fog lamps not working
drivers seat does not tip forward(3dr)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front 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))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front 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 worn on inner - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front 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 worn on inner - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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AF12 XZZ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XZZ, 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 XZZ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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