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AF12 YKN

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,830 mi
Last recorded29,830 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,830 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 29,828 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 24,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded/Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 24,139 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded/Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 23,369 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 22,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 21,414 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 20,546 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded across front seam

Pass 5 Feb 2020 19,820 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 18,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 16,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 13,751 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 13,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,063 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 YKN 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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

AF12 YKN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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